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Leam East, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0308

Offers on €150,000

SOLD

Secluded stone cottage, with external measurements of 9.5 metres by 6.5 metres and under a slate roof. Although needing complete restoration and extension, subject to any planning necessary planning permission, the property offers the purchaser the chance to create a country cottage of some character.

The property is set in a delightful position with good mountain views in every direction, and fronting a council road. This dilapidated cottage is in a popular and highly sought after scenic area, within easy reach of Oughterard village which is just four miles away. Oughterard is well known for its range of shops, pubs, banks and hotels which cater for the large numbers of visitors who come to take advantage of the walking, boating and other leisure activities for which this area is justly famous. The property is close to Lough Adrehid, the Owenriff River and Lough Bofin. Golf is available at the recently upgraded 18 hole Oughterard golf course, set in natural parkland and there are six other golf courses within an hour's drive.

The property is approached along council roads, which are some of the most delightful in Connemara and over the Quiet Man Bridge, which is a local tourist attraction. The property comprises an original West facing cottage, constructed between 1891 and 1895 by the Midland Great Western Railway Company, and was one of the Crossing Keepers Cottages on the 49 mile long railway between Galway and Clifden, which closed in April, 1935. The Galway to Clifden Railway was renowned for the quality of the stonework used on all its constructions and the Crossing Keepers Cottages are no exception to this. Most of them still exist on the old railway line, having been converted and extended to larger dwelling houses. This property is one of the few that remain in their original condition and offers the purchaser the opportunity to create a home of some character with a historical connection.

OUTSIDE: The grounds of the property, extending in all to around a third of an acre, are currently in a natural state, enclosed within old stone walls, and with lovely views across the surrounding countryside and to the mountains of Connemara in the distance. To the rear of the cottage is a separate fuel or woodstore of stone construction.

SERVICES: Mains electricity and mains water supply are available to the property but not connected. There is adequate space for the installation of a septic tank or waste water treatment plant, subject to the requirements of the planning acts.

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The Old Cottage
Rear of Old Cottage

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