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The Residence, Leam East, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Ref: R0359
SALE AGREED
Secluded stone cottage, being the old teacher's residence, tastefully extended and modernised, but retaining the integrity of the Victorian features. Original entrance hall, parlour, 2 bedrooms and converted bathroom. Extension containing 1 study/bedroom, toilet, laundry room and kitchen / dining room with spectacular lake views. Beautiful cottage gardens with many mature specimen trees, lawns and terraces, set in a romantic river and lakeside setting.
The property is set in a delightful position just past the Quiet Man Bridge and on the shores of Lough Adrehid, which narrows to a river at this point. An ideal location for safe leisurely walks along the Lakeshore and over the more challenging hill known locally as Míle Órga, 'the Golden Mile', which boasts spectacular views of the Owenriff River, Lough Bofin, Lough Adrehid and Lough Adrahad. This waterfront cottage with its backdrop of the Maam Turk Mountains is in a popular and highly sought after scenic area and within easy reach of Oughterard village, which is just four miles away.
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 21 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 50 minutes away with connections to Dublin, Waterford, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, and L'Orient.
The property is approached along council roads, which are some of the most delightful in Connemara and over the "Quiet Man Bridge", which was featured in the 1950's movie, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Leam Bridge, as it is known locally, is the bridge in the movie, where Sean Thornton dreams of his youth in the opening scenes and hears his dead mother's voice describing White O'Morn cottage.
The Residence, originally the teacher's cottage, dating from 1877, was built at the same time as the adjacent school, and is set in the most delightful mature gardens overlooking Lough Adrehid. The school is no longer in use but is maintained and used every spring for the celebration of First Holy Communion.
The property is of a stone construction under a slate roof, with a later extension of concrete block. The Residence, which passed into private ownership in 1959, has a number of fine period features including the original staircase, doors, sash windows, architraves and skirtings with good quality door furniture throughout.
The present owners have recently refurbished the building, installing oil fired central heating, insulation/dry lining and up dating plumbing and wiring. Bedrooms are newly carpeted and likewise all blinds and curtains are new and of top quality.
Should the purchaser wish to extend the property, the vendor's engineer has already established that Galway County Council are likely to grant planning permission for a two storey extension on the west elevation of the property.
A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate measurements, is as follows:
An original solid wood entrance door into:
Entrance Hall: (S) 8'8 x 6'4 max. with quarry tiled floor, under stair storage, stairs rising to the first floor and doors to bedroom 1 and the sitting room.
Bedroom 1: (W) 8'5 x 9'4 carpeted throughout, full size hanging cupboard.
Parlour: (S & E) 14'0 x 13'0 a homely, old world ambiance - this room is the heart of the house. The 2' thick walls are accentuated by the charming shuttered sash windows which look out over the gardens to the front and side. A mahogany parquet floor, large original fireplace with book shelves to the side. A second door leads to:
Kitchen/Dining Room: (N & W) 23' max. x 14'8" max. A large room, filled with light from the overhead skylight and the extensive picture windows overlooking the lake. The double doors open onto to the terrace which leads the eye through the small gate and onto the boardwalk. The floor has been tiled with a fine Spanish stone. A well planned good quality kitchen with generous storage and a breakfast counter. The appliances are all integrated and are complimented by a Corian counter top and splash back. Fitted with a Franke one and a half sink, a Belling Fast Light 4 ring ceramic hob, an Electrolux fan assisted electric oven, extractor, Whirlpool dishwasher and Whirlpool fridge freezer. Door to study/bedroom 2. Door to:
Laundry Room: (W) 9' 2" max. x 5' 6" max. with porcelain tiled floor, Firebird S 90-120 oil fired boiler, Vanity washbasin and toilet. Shelving unit.
Study / Bedroom 2: (E & N) 18'7 max. x 9'10 with cork floor and two large windows overlooking lake and river. Fitted with large open unit for coats and storage.
The original staircase rises to the first floor with two attractive period windows and to:
Landing: 10'9 max. x 6'4 max. with full height cupboards - hotpress below and storage above. Door to:
Bathroom: (W) with attractive mosaic marble tiling to the floor and fully tiled ceramic walls, a large quadrant shower enclosure with Gainesboro PS1200 Power shower, matching toilet and Vanity wash basin with large mirror with pelmet lights above and storage below.
Bedroom 3: (E) 13'0 max. x 14'0, with nice views across the river and carpeted throughout. Victorian fireplace with a black stone hearth. Full range of fitted wardrobes.
OUTSIDE: The Residence is approached through a heavy timber entrance gate leading onto a pebble driveway, bordered by pleasant gardens with a selection of mature trees.
GARAGE: 24'2 x 14', of concrete block construction under a slate roof, with electronic roller door with concrete floor, side door, power and light. Large loft with good storage space.
The pebble driveway extends past the garage and a large terrace area to a wide pebble parking area in front of the house. To the side of the driveway, pathways extend into the gardens with flower beds to the side and lawns beyond.
Double doors from the kitchen/dining room open out onto paved terrace which extends around to the lawns at the side. A small gate leads to the lake shore boardwalk where a boat can be moored.
SERVICES: Mains electricity and water, septic tank drainage.
IN ALL THE PROPERTY EXTENDS TO APPROX. 0.30 ACRES
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Front Elevation Kitchen Dining Area Sitting Room Bedroom 1 The Property Garage House from lake Dockgate Quiet Man Bridge View from the Dock Side Lawn
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