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"Lough Namanawaun", Dolan, Roundstone, Co. Galway.
Ref: S0131

For Sale Freehold
Subject to Planning Permission being Granted

Offers on €115,000

Accessed from the council road by a right of way, the property comprises the substantial ruins of a cottage with a barn beside it both set on a plateau and overlooking Lough Namanawaun with fabulous views across the lake to the Twelve Pins mountain range behind. The land comprises 4.2 acres inside good boundary fences and much of it in delightful gardens around the house, enclosed within local stone walls. Further land may be available. Totally private and enchanting setting and only 400 yards from one of the finest beaches in the area.

The property being sold comprises a wide right of way from the council road to the land and the ruins. The boundaries of the right of way are the stone wall on the right and a line of pegs, with red and white plastic ribbon tied to the top marking the left hand boundary. The right of way finishes at a post and wire fence, which is the boundary of the land being sold.

The property is just 4 miles from Roundstone and only 9 miles from Clifden. Roundstone derives its name from the anglicised corruption of Cloch Na Rón, the rock of the seals. The bay was used by smugglers into the 18th Century while the village itself dating back to the 1820's was built by Alexander Nimmo.

Roundstone is an exceedingly charming village tucked away on the rugged Connemara coastline. The village is both friendly and inviting with a wide range of amenities including shops, post office, school, hotels, and restaurants most of which overlook the wide harbour and have stunning views over the Connemara landscape.

There is an abundance of breathtaking beaches close by, especially Dog's Bay and Gorteen Bay which attract a large number of visitors and are justly famous for their exceptional beauty and long white sandy beaches. The council road, upon which the entrance to the property is situated, continues on to serve another few houses and then becomes a public right of way, leading down a track to the beach. The beach is one of the finest in the area and is of fine white sand.

Clifden is regarded as the Capital of Connemara, with banks and a large selection of shops, pubs, and an increasing number of cultural and leisure facilities. Clifden is noted for its many fine seafood restaurants, the famous Connemara Pony Show which takes place there each August in the showground close to the property, and the Clifden Arts Festival in September, all of which attract many Irish and foreign visitors. The area is well provided for a wide range of sporting and leisure facilities, with fishing, boating and water sports most popular using the many beaches and bays which comprise this convoluted coastline.

The property is 50 miles from the regional capital of the West, Galway City, with its mainline road, rail and air connections and extensive and substantial cultural, commercial and retail facilities. Shannon Airport is some 21/2 hours from the property, while Knock Airport is about 11/2 hours and proposals have now been made for a new airport to serve Clifden on the outskirts of the town.

Golf is available at the Connemara Golf Club whilst there are six other courses within an hour's drive of the property.

THE COTTAGE: The cottage is in ruins but with the gable walls intact and side walls standing. To the side of the cottage are the ruins of the barn. These still stand with gable and side walls largely intact.

THE LAND: The land is contained within post and wire perimetre fences which are in good condition and stockproof. The extensive frontage to Lough Namanawaun is the eastern boundary of the property, while the small river which leads from the lake is the southern boundary.

The land comprises rough mountain grazing from the council road to the ruins, with some delightful gardens enclosed within local stone walls around the ruins of the cottage and the barn.

SERVICES: Mains electricity is available approx. 300 yards from the ruins. Ample space for waste water treatment facility, subject to planning permission being granted. Water available from Lough Namanawaun for treatment and use. Alternatively there is a Group Water Scheme supply in the council road.

THE PROPERTY BEING SOLD AMOUNTS TO 4.2 ACRES WITH A RIGHT OF WAY FROM THE COUNCIL ROAD. FURTHER LAND MAY BE AVAILABLE.

The auctioneers believe that an application for planning permission by an applicant who is a returning emigrant or who has local housing need will be successful on this site.

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Land with
Ruins
Beach at bottom
of boreen
Frontage to
Lough Namanawaun

Lough Namanawaun
View to Beach