Spencer Auctioneers - auctioneers and valuers, irish real estate agents, galway real estate; This beautifully situated stone cottage, comes with 6 acres of land running down to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Although needing some restoration and / or extension (subject to any necessary planning permission), the property offers the purchaser the chance to create a most delightful coastal property with wide sea views both to the front and rear.

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Glann Road, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0320

Offers on €580,000

This privately gated circa 2500 sq. ft. architecturally designed residence has unsurpassed views from almost every room. Constructed in approximately 1990 and maintained to an impeccable standard throughout, the interior design of this luxury property provides spacious, well balanced accommodation comprising entrance and inner halls, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility, office, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and sun room. Set in cleverly designed low maintenance gardens with a wide range of colours all year round.
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 17 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 2 hours from the property. Galway Airport is just 40 minutes away with connections to Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds Bradford, Bristol, Southampton, Newcastle and L'Orient.
Believed to be the highest house on the Glann Shore, the property is situated off a side road to the renowned Glann Road, one of the most prestigious addresses in Oughterard. Set in a sheltered position but high on the hills overlooking Lough Corrib, the property has truly commanding panoramic views over the lake and to the mountains of Connemara. Built around 1990, the property is of concrete block construction with a rendered exterior, under a concrete tiled roof and is situated on an elevated sloping site of approximately 0.5 acre. Internally the property is fully double glazed throughout and has oil fired central heating. All of the doors are additionally wide enabling wheelchair access to most rooms. The property is fully carpeted except where stated, decorated neutrally and tastefully throughout and is in excellent condition. The property is being sold with all the fitted carpets, curtains, and quality light fittings included. Some of the other furniture and white goods would be available by separate negotiation with the vendors.
A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate measurements, is as follows:
ENTRANCE: (E) Wide timber front door with double glazed inset pane leading to hallway. Wall mounted light, cloak hooks, tiled flooring with double doors leading to:
LOUNGE: (E & S) 5.62m x 4.51m (18'5" x 14'9") A beautiful and breathtaking room with panoramic views of Lough Corrib to the front. With high ceilings and an impressive wrought iron chandelier ceiling light, this room has a great feeling of space. There is a inset wall mounted open fire with tiled hearth, additional wall mounted lights and steps leading down into:
DINING ROOM: (E) 4.22m x 3.48m (13'10" x 11'5") With impressive views over Lough Corrib this stylish room provides the perfect place for entertaining. There is an attractive built in bookshelf, radiator, double glazed french doors leading to the summer room and additional door leading to:
KITCHEN: (S & W) 3.92m x 2.97m (12'11" x 9'9") Comprising a matching range of wall mounted and base units with tiled splashback, ample roll edge work surface, inset double stainless steel sink drainer with hot and cold mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for dish washer and large fridge freezer, built in "Creda" double oven and four ring electric hob inset with electric extraction system above. Tiled flooring with doors leading to summer room, main hallway and utility room.
UTILITY ROOM: A range of wall mounted and base units with Belfast sink incorporated. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier. Tiled flooring continuing from kitchen and access to rear garden and patio area via Upvc double glazed door.
SUN ROOM: 4.34m x 2.87m (14'2" x 9'4") A beautiful double aspect room with windows and doors giving access to the patio area providing views over Lough Corrib and the local countryside. Wall mounted lights, radiator and tiled flooring following through from the kitchen.
BEDROOM 2: (W) 3.8m x 3.63m (12'6" x 11'11") A large double room with a matching range of built in wardrobes, (1 housing a radiator) and views over the rear garden. Radiator and access to
EN SUITE SHOWERROOM: Matching suite consisting of low level WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Large fully tiled walk in shower cubicle, radiator and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 3: (E) 3.64m x 3.05m (11'11" x 10'0") A double bedroom with a matching range of built in wardrobes, (1 housing a radiator) and additional storage above, radiator and door leading to main bathroom and hallway.
FAMILY BATHROOM: (W) 3.6m x 1.95m (11'9" x 6'4") Fully tiled floor and part tiled walls. Suite consisting of low level WC, wash hand basin, bath with panelled surround, hot and cold mixer tap with shower attachment over. Fully tiled walk in shower cubicle, radiator and doors leading to bedroom 3 and hallway.
MASTER BEDROOM: (E) 4.31m x 3.76m (14'1" x 12'4") An impressive room with lovely views over the front garden and onto Lough Corrib. Wall mounted lights, radiator and doors leading to 2 walk in wardrobes, both of which provide ample hanging space and storage. Access to:
EN SUITE BATHROOM: (W) 2.2m x 1.8m (7'3" x 5'11") With velux window to rear this spacious bathroom consists of bath with hot and cold mixer tap and shower attachment over, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, wall mounted light, tiled flooring and part tiled walls.
OFFICE: (W) 3.3m x 3.03m (10'10" x 9'11") maximum, irregular shape. This room hasn't been fully utilised by the present owners and is currently is used for additional storage but has radiator, a range of wall mounted shelving and door leading to:
GARAGE: (E&N) 4.55m x 3.6m (14'11" x 11'9") Large floor to ceiling double glass pane inset doors opening to outside, strip light and a range of shelving to rear.
OUTSIDE: The property is approached by a private gated driveway with a cattle grid at the entrance. The driveway sweeps up the side of the boundary with a range of mature trees and bushes providing privacy and shelter. The gardens are predominately laid to lawn with beautiful mature Hydrangeas, rhododendron bushes and assorted grasses interspersed. There are numerous flowerbeds that have been created around the property to provide colour all year long with a beautiful range of heather's, shrubs and bushes. To the south, east and west of the property there are patio areas that provide the perfect place for outdoor entertainment or to just relax and enjoy the beautiful location and views this property benefits from. To the South of the property a tributary of the Owenakilla River can be heard running down the boreen which adds to the charm of this property.
SERVICES: Mains electricity, Septic Tank Drainage and private water supply. Telephone currently connected.

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House overlooking
Lough Corrib The House Entrance Hall Kitchen
Dining Room Lounge Master Bedroom Sun Room
Patio Area View from Patio Floor Plan

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