Headford, Galway,

Features

• Traditional Farmhouse On 2.7 Acres, Close to Waterfront 

Description

This is a large traditional two storey old simple farm house with a modern extension to rear staying in character with the rest of the house, comprising in total c. 2,300 sq. ft. facing Lough Corrib, one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Buying a property of this calibre in this area is quite difficult as they are hard to come by .

The property stands on approx 3 acres with 113 yards road frontage at centre of Greenfield's village, 5 miles west of Headford, Co. Galway. Greenfield's is renowned as the premier centre for free game fishing in the British Isles and is situated on the eastern shores of this great lake, and offers excellent sheltered mooring at its public piers. It is possible to hire boats/boatmen to fish or just to explore the hundreds of islands, many of which are still inhabited and farmed, while others are the sites of ancient monastic settlements dating from the 5th Century.
The house commands magnificent views of the lake, Inchiquinn Island, the Maamturk Mountains, The Twelve Pins and Mount Gable. The front garden includes mature hedging and roses, and such features as a Japanese garden gate, tea garden house, and a small pond complete with waterfall.

The land adjoining the house is some of the last natural meadow to be found in these parts, organically fertilised with 3 feet of topsoil, and extremely rich and productive. Less than one acre has yielded in excess of 100 large bales of soft meadow hay, of the type so favoured by horses. The property is in very good condition with no immediate repairs needed.

Headford is just five miles away and is convenient for shopping - boasting excellent hardware/furniture emporium, as well as a good hotel, supermarkets, garages, several public houses, two chemist shops, accountants, doctors, solicitors, angling/boat repair shop, churches, schools, etc. It is 16 miles north of Galway City which is an old sea port and bustling with life nowadays. There are fine restaurants in Galway City, quaint small shops and pubs, modern shopping centres, wonderful book shops, art galleries and theatre - parking is not a problem and the city is compact enough to explore on foot.

The famous Ashford castle Hotel where President Reagan stayed is just a few miles to the north of Greenfield's - also Cong, the little village where the Quiet man film was made some 40 years ago starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. You will find that Greenfield's is ideally placed for touring the whole West of Ireland - the mountains of Connemara and Achill Island to the north; to the south vast limestone region of County Clare known as the Burren are within one hours drive. You will be greeted with old fashioned courtesy and friendliness everywhere you go; the abiding memory visitors have to this part of Ireland, is its friendly and welcoming people.

Services : Large Double-cavity septic tank and soak pit, Electricity, Tele phone, Private Water Supply .

AGENT: Tom O' Sullivan 00353 86 2582083 / 00353 23 56648 / tom@keyproperties.ie

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