Description

Lovingly renovated and extended, over 150 years old traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms, thatched, with further stone-built outbuildings - which could be converted in accommodation/workshop - on ca. 1 acre, with 3 optional poly-tunnels, ornamental front garden, soft fruit bushes, orchard, and vegetable gardens. The present owners used to run a small nursery on the property, which could easily be re-established. Whist located close to Gort and the N18 to Galway/Ennis, this house is located on a very quiet country road, with the river Beagh nearby.

Location GRID REF: M471006

km to (approx)
Gort  4 km
Kinvara 18 km
Ennis 24 km
Galway 38 km
Shannon Airport 44 km

Owner’s description:
2, potentially 3 bedroom house in excellent condition having been fully renovated, while retaining the look and feel of a traditional cottage.
The original cottage is almost certainly over 150 years old with a footprint of approximately 156m2, inclusive of a conservatory extension which links the original house to converted outbuildings.
The renovations include: the sinking of a bore-well to supply water; a complete re-thatch with Shannon reed and ridge replaced with Turkish reed, the replacement of all windows with new hard-wood frames and addition of new, double-glazed windows and doors; installation of Klargester Bio Disc sewerage treatment system; dry lining of all exterior walls; new floors in pine and tiles; new stairs; complete re-wiring, plumbing and installation of oil-fired central heating; installation of twin-walled, insulated flues.
The property also has the added advantage of broadband connection.
All ceilings have been replaced, for the most part with tongue and groove boarding.
The private and enclosed front garden is gravelled and contains several flower beds with mature shrubs underplanted with perennials and bulbs. It is approx. 30' x 45' and is bordered on the east side by a roofless, stone-built barn (approx. 4 x 6) and a stone shed with corrugated-iron roof (approx. 3 x 4). Both these buildings could be converted into further accommodation, workshops, studios or stables.
A path leads round to the back garden (approx. 6 x 30) containing mature shrubs, some herbs and four apple trees, two of which are some 80 years old and still produce excellent yields of fruit.
The majority of the soil is covered in plastic to discourage weed growth as it is presently not under cultivation. The present owners ran a successful small nursery from this property, with market stalls on local Farmer’s markets (Gort, Kinvara), which could be re-established. There are also 3 optional poly-tunnels in the grounds, with one being wired and equipped with soil-warming wires.
There is a soft fruit area of raspberries, red and black currants and gooseberries as well as a small orchard of pear, apple, quince, cherry and plum trees. A living, woven willow fence divides another soft fruit area of raspberries and jostaberries from the orchard. There are numerous borders mostly planted with perennials and lots of roses, jasmine and honeysuckle.
There are also two fenced areas for geese and poultry, both of which have animal houses in them.
The path behind the house leads to the back door and on to the double doors of the conservatory extension and a walled patio area.
The property is within easy travelling distance to Gort and the N18, but located on a quiet, rural road, with the picturesque river Beagh nearby. Nearest shops, pubs, post office National and Secondary schools are in Gort.

Property comprises
(All dimensions in metres and are approximate)

Original Kitchen  4.24 x 4. -tiled entrance and raised pine floor. It has the original, large fireplace with oak beam and a black, Stanley solid fuel range. Both front and back walls are insulated and dry lined and the ceiling has been strengthened and fitted with tongue and groove boards in red deal.

Study/bedroom 4.14 x 2.98 Attic-style room with sloping wooden ceiling and a window overlooking the conservatory below. There is storage space at the top of the stairs and access to more above the old kitchen ceiling. Access from kitchen via a new, pine staircase

Master bedroom 3 .14 x 4.27 Solid wooden floor, high wooden ceiling; insulated throughout. The room has a wood-burning stove in addition to the central heating. Access from the original kitchen at the northern end of the house.

Galley kitchen 2.87 x 2.75 Quarry tile flooring, wooden work surfaces and beech effect units. There is also a walk-in larder with ample storage space and an upright freezer.

Corridor  The tiled floor carries on through the original south-facing gable, into an airy corridor leading from the back of the house to converted out-buildings to the west and a new conservatory extension to the south.

Conservatory 4.71 x 4.80 Tiled floor. The large number of windows and its orientation allow it to catch the sun from sunrise to sunset. Its 16' high tongue and groove ceiling and four large Fakro roof windows make it a very airy and bright room. It has a very efficient wood-burning stove in addition to three radiators, making it an exceptionally comfortable room in any season, day or night. Double doors lead out to a patio area and the garden.

Rooms in converted outbuilding:  

Bathroom 2.06 x 3.22 Generous bath with power shower, WC and basin. A high ceiling, the south-facing window and cobalt-blue and white Spanish tiles around the bath and shower area make it bright, spacious and pleasant.

Utility room 1.77 x 3.18 Contains the C/H boiler, hot water cylinder and water tanks. It also houses the washing machine, tumble dryer and small chest freezer and provides more storage space. Access from the courtyard.

Potential studio 3.48 x 2.90 Access from the courtyard, but not entirely renovated yet. With exposed stone walls and earth floor. It has a small window facing west and a Velux in the south aspect of the roof. Already supplied with electricity and housing the pressure tank for the water supply, this room could easily be converted into a workshop or studio.

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