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Leam West, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0269

Offers on €320,000

SOLD

Secluded stone cottage, stylishly renovated and decorated, accessed through electric gate, with entrance hall, sitting room with galleried mezzanine, kitchen / dining room, 2 bedrooms, study / bedroom 3, bathroom, triple garage and store in charming grounds with mature trees extending to half an acre. Full Planning Permission granted in 2004 for extension of 1023 sq.ft on two floors to create 2072 sq.ft. luxury residence

The property is set in an elevated position with panoramic mountain views in every direction, at the end of a council road. This delightful cottage is both secluded and very private, but not isolated, and 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, which it partially overlooks, 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. The property is approached from the public road through a remote controlled electric gate, down a private trackway with fuchsia hedging one side and lovely views across to the hills and Lough Adrehid and the "Quiet Man Bridge" with an old stone wall enclosing a parking area to one side. This trackway continues to the cottage and to the parking area in front of the house.

The house comprises an original North facing cottage, probably constructed in the 1930's, which has been extensively renovated and upgraded. Consequently, the cottage is constructed of part stone and part concrete block, all under a fibre slate roof and has evidently been well maintained by the vendor. There exists sufficient space on all sides of the property to extend the existing dwelling house, and planning permission was obtained in 2004 to extend the cottage from its existing size of 1,050 sq.ft. to 2072 sq.ft.

The house has oil fired central heating system, full quality double glazing throughout, a new septic tank installed and is presented in stylishly excellent condition. The house is being sold with all the curtains, blinds, carpets included.

A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate room measurements is as follows:

Approached by a steel profile door to:

ENTRANCE HALL (N) 8'6" x 6'10" with tiled floor with natural stone surround, large picture window overlooking the garden, partially tiled wall with space for storage and shelving below. PVC door to:

SITTING ROOM (N & S) 17'0" x 14'0". A most stylish and imaginatively designed room with large natural stone fireplace and hearth surmounted by a wooden mantle with extra wide fire grate. This room is quarry tiled around carpet with a painted tongue and groove pine ceiling. Either side of the fireplace are two benches with stone pillars and wooden seats to match the mantle. Large recess with shelving. Doors to bedroom 1, the study/bedroom 3 and the bathroom. Modern "paddle" stairs leading to the mezzanine level which overlooks the sitting room.

BEDROOM 1 (N) 10'3" x 8'0" with window taking advantage of the fine view over the valley and tiled sill, radiator.

STUDY/ BEDROOM 3 (S) 10'6" x 8'0". Fine local stone fireplace and hearth with black wooden mantle, radiator.

BATHROOM (S) A most stylishly designed room with fully tiled floor and unusual diagonal tiling accentuating the space. Enameled steel bath, toilet and wash hand basin with shelf. Large bathroom cabinet with mirror. Triton T90 electric shower inside fully tiled shower area. Radiator and large wall mounted heated towel rack.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM (N & S) 16'6" x 10"0" max. with black quarry tiled floor and one whole wall fully taken with quality kitchen units. These comprise a full range of black oak laminated work surfaces with inset stainless steel sink, mixer taps and double drainer. Space for washing machine, refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes dryer. A dining area of the kitchen has been fitted with a black oak dining table with local stone pillar. Furniture included : 4 chromium and leather matching dining chairs. Access from kitchen to:

RIDGE STORAGE SPACE, fully carpeted throughout, 15'3" x 8'3" with adjustable shelving for further storage, fitted with a light.

Approached from the sitting room, stairs with ornamental wrought iron handrail (matching the balustrade above) lead to: MEZZANINE LEVEL 14'0 x 7'5" maximum. Fully carpeted, with a decorative wrought iron balustrade and heavy glass panels overlooking the sitting room. Door to:

BEDROOM 2 (E) 16'8" x 10'5" with radiator, painted pine panelled ceiling and fully carpeted. Access to:

FURTHER STORAGE SPACE, fully carpeted, 17'0" x 5'0".

OUTSIDE: The grounds of the property, extending in all to around half an acre, are currently in a natural state, but with many mature trees, including Ash, Elm, Oak and an abundance of fuschia hedging. Immediately outside the cottage to the north is an area, within an old stone wall, which would make an ideal terrace, with lovely views across the surrounding countryside and to the mountains of Connemara in the distance. Beside this is a parking area surrounded by natural gardens with potential for formal gardens. Further to the north is a modern GARAGE/WORKSHOP of 790 sq.ft. comprising triple car garage and large workshop area with remote controlled electric up and over panel doors. Separate fuel or woodstore. Outside tap.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, mains water supply. Septic tank installed 1995. Telephone currently connected.

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The Cottage
Artist's impresstion
of extended property
Kitchen /
Dining Room
Sitting Room
with Mezzanine

Cottage from
North
Garage Block
View North East
View North West

Quiet Man Bridge
View from Quiet
Man Bridge