A beautiful Irish cottage has been put up for sale in Galway this week boasting the dream home nestled in gorgeous countryside.
Described as “a charming traditional cottage set in wonderful mature grounds”, the three-bedroom property is set on approximately ¾ acres of beautiful gardens and grounds close to the shores of Lough Corrib.
Dating back to the 1800s and extended by the current owner in 2008, the traditional thatched roof cottage is located near the village of Oughterard and is up for sale with an asking price of €425,000.
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The property, listed by Savills, described the property saying: “A private electronic gated entrance gently leads you down an enchanting winding gravel driveway to a parking area at the side of the cottage.
The front door opens into a foyer which offers access to the main living areas of the home. The living area and dining room are beautifully positioned and are features wooden beams, a stone fireplace and log burner to create an authentic country setting.
From here, there is a fitted kitchen featuring a classic range cooker with double oven, and there is a further stone fireplace and log burner and access to the rear garden. Located just off the kitchen, there is an additional living room with stone fireplace and log burner, dual aspect windows allowing lots of natural light, and a spiral staircase leading to the first floor and bedroom.
Inside dream thatched Irish cottage in stunning countryside up for sale in Galway
There is a second bedroom on the ground floor of the cottage which is located off the original living area, the opposite side from the kitchen, and features a free standing bath and double doors which lead to the to the beautiful grounds.
Located on the first floor is the primary bedroom which is accessed from a cosy mezzanine reading area overlooking the main living space, and the bedroom benefits from a dressing area and en suite Jack and Jill bathroom.
Outside, there is a two-storey outbuilding which is currently being used by the owner as an art studio on ground floor and upstairs a yoga studio.
A particular feature of the property is the mature tranquil gardens and shaded seating areas and features a five-seater hot tub and large rear patio, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining.
The property is just a short stroll to the lake and is subject to fishing rights, and additional benefits include security cameras throughout the grounds.
Surrounded by peace and tranquillity, the property is only a short distance from Oughterard village. A popular village that attracts year-round fishing tourism, Oughterard has a fine selection of restaurants, bars, B&B’s, post office, shopping and other general amenities, and is often referred to as “The Gateway to Connemara”. For the keen golfer, Oughterard Golf Club is a mere 3.5km drive.
Situated less than hours drive away from the property is both Kylemore Abbey, one of Ireland’s top attractions, and Ashford Castle, the former Guinness home, now a 5-star hotel and one of the world’s top tourist destinations.
Mweelrea, the highest mountain in Connacht, is very popular with locals and tourists alike and is a wonderful amenity to have close by, as well as Quiet Man Bridge and the Castles of Connemara. Delphi Resort and Adventure Centre (55 km) is a private resort offering a luxury spa and outdoor adventure pursuits and water activities.
You can view the property listing here.
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