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Gortbrack Bridge House, Slieveroe, Headford, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0229
Offers on €600,000 In a superb west facing riverside location with lovely rural views in every direction which cannot be spoilt by development. Over 260 feet of frontage to the Black River, with potential for development of mooring and river access to Lough Corrib, which is less than half a mile distant. Grand entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, lounge and kitchen with pantry, utility and toilet on the ground floor. Four double bedrooms (two with large ensuites and dressing rooms), separate luxury bathroom, large walk in press all arranged around a spacious landing on the first floor.
The house will be set well back from the road, in an elevated position with 360 degree views over farmland. Because of its close proximity to the Black River and Lough Corrib, planning permission would not now be granted in this location. Consequently, the views which Gortbrack Bridge House will have are unlikely to be spoiled by development within sight of the house. The property comprises a total of 3.6 acreS with long river frontage to the Black River and within half a mile of Lough Corrib - the internationally renowned wild brown trout fishery. There is a public slip to the lake at the nearby Corrib Lakeshore Hotel from which boats can be launched.
The property is situated on a quiet lane in a most delightful location within easy reach of Headford, which is just 4 miles distant. Headford, which derives its name from Áth Cinn, "the head of the ford", is a fast developing and improving town with a good selection of banks, churches, shops, supermarkets, pubs, and other facilities. The very popular and totally captivating local bar, Campbells of Cloughanover, which is noted for its music and entertainment is less than 5 miles from the property.
The property is less than a mile from the local National School, while the main Secondary School is in Headford.
The property is situated on the western side of Headford giving easy access to 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 2 hours from the property.
THE HOUSE will be of concrete block constuction under a slate roof, extending to 3,450 sq. ft. (320.81 sq. m) with quality double glazed PVC windows throughout. Internally the property will have oil fired central heating with Red Deal architraves and skirtings with solid Red Deal doors. The house will have quality French Pine flooring in the bedrooms, White Oak flooring in the sitting room, dining room, lounge and hall. The bathrooms and kitchen floors will be screeded awaiting client's choice of floor covering. Sanitary ware is included and will be white.
The property has largely been constructed and awaits the purchaser's choice of fittings and finishes.
OUTSIDE: The property extends to in all to approx. 3.6 acres. There is an existing high stone wall to the road frontage, with existing local stone field walls on the eastern and southern boundaries. The northern boundary is the Black River. The total area is currently divided into three enclosures, and affords the purchaser to retain some of the land as paddocks or grazing land with more formal gardens around the residence.
The residence will be finished with concrete pathways around the outside of the house, a chipping driveway leading from the road and ready for tarmacadam with all the ground around the house, which has been disturbed in construction, lawned and seeded.
The property has a long river frontage to the Black River which could be converted into a superb and most attractive feature garden, being on a lower level than the main house. There is also ample opportunity to create a small dock for the safe keeping of boats. The Black River is navigable from the property to Lough Corrib, giving the purchaser the opportunity to engage in fishing and other water pursuits from the property.
SERVICES: Group water scheme, mains electricity, septic tank drainage.
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Gortbrack Bridge
HouseGortbrack Bridge Looking across the
Black River to siteView of Black
River from BridgeFloor Plans West Elevation View of house
from the roadView from house
looking North EastView from house
looking EastView from house
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