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The Old Thatched Cottage, Gortrevagh, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Ref: R0386
REDUCED TO SELL
Offers on €149,000This charming property dates back to the 18th Century but has been totally renovated in recent years with the thatch only being renewed in September 2010. The property is surrounded by mature trees and the boundaries are of traditional stone walling. The accommodation comprises of living room / dining room, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a shower room. Outside there is a detached stone barn, separate secure lean to shed and ample parking. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this lovely charming home.
Oughterard is a charming village on the shores of Lough Corrib - the internationally renowned wild brown trout fishery. Known as the gateway to Connemara, Oughterard is well known for its range of shops, pubs and hotels which cater for the large numbers of visitors who come to take advantage of the fishing, walking, boating and other leisure activities for which this village is justly famous. Golf is available at the 18 hole Oughterard golf course, set in natural parkland and there are six other golf courses within an hour's drive.
The property is 16 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 and Knock airports are some 2 hours from the property. Galway Airport is just 40 minutes away with connections to Dublin, Waterford, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, and L’Orient.
The property dates back to the 18th Century, is of stone construction with impressive thick walls under a newly thatched roof. To the rear there is a single storey extension which houses the kitchen. The property has a solid fuelled stove in the living room, an open fire place in the bedroom and night storage heaters in most rooms. Outside there is ample parking to the rear, a large raised bed and small garden to the front.
A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate measurements is as follows:
Single glazed front door leading to:
Lounge / Dining Room: (S) 18’6” X 11’5” (5.65m x 3.48m) A charming spacious room with solid wood flooring throughout, pitched pine covered ceilings and walls, solid fuelled stove nestled in front of a stone fireplace with oak mantle over. The room has great charm with deep window sills, antique ceiling lights and vaulted ceilings. There is a wall mounted heater, television points and door leading to the main bedroom and:
Kitchen / Breakfast Room: (N & E) 9’10” x 8’11” (2.98m x 2.72m) A well equipped and laid out kitchen, with a matching range of wall mounted and base units with tiled splash back and ample roll edge work surface. To the side there is a built in breakfast bar with additional storage above. There is an inset stainless steel sink drainer, 4 ring electric hob, “Zanussi” built in electric oven, “Tricity Bendix” washing machine and an “Zanussi” under counter fridge. There are inset ceiling lights, tiled flooring throughout and access to the rear via a wooden back door. Additional door leading into Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1: (S) 14’8” x 11’8” (4.49m x 3.56m) A lovely double bedroom with exposed chimney breast and facility for an open fire, wooden flooring throughout, panelled walls, night storage heater, smoke alarm and door leading to shower room.
Bedroom 2: (N) 9’7” x 8’10” (2.93m x 2.72m) Double bedroom with wooden flooring throughout, panelled walls and built in hanging space and range of shelving. Wall mounted electric heater, doors leading to Kitchen and shower room.
Shower room: (N) Solid wood flooring throughout, part tiled and part panelled walls, walk in shower cubicle with “Gainsborough” wall mounted shower. Low level WC, wash hand basin, electric wall mounted heater, inset ceiling lights and a range of built in shelving.
Outside: The property is set back from the road with a garden area to the front. To the side and rear there is a chipped entrance with ample parking to the side and rear and external lighting on both entrances at the front and side. The property is virtually surrounded by a selection of mature trees and flowerbeds interspersed. At the rear of the property there is a large raised flower bed and adjacent to this a stone barn measuring 7’6” x 11’1” with a part tiled roof. To the side of the property there is an additional lean to shed which is covered and measures 14’4 by 5’4”.
Services: Septic tank drainage, mains electricity, mains water and eircom broadband available.
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The House Kitchen Dining Area Living Room Bedroom 1 Fireplace in Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Rear Area Rear Elevation Rear Shed
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