Description
A fine property, built to a very high standard, on 0.37 acre site within 300 meters of the centre of Cornamona Village. The property extends to approximately 1,916 sq. ft in total, comprising entrance hall, living room with superb mountain views, kitchen, utility, 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite), bathroom and shower room. This a very attractive property in a truly scenic location and would be perfect as either a family home or a no maintenance holiday home within easy reach of both Lough Corrib and Lough Mask.SITUATION AND AMENITIES: The property is set in a delightful position with excellent views of the Maumturk Mountains and Joyces Country, yet within a short walk to Cornamona village which is just 300 metres away.
Cornamona (Corr na Mona, the round hill of the bog), is a popular Gaeltacht and angling resort, noted for its trout and salmon fishing. The village sits on the banks of the Dooghta or Cornamona River at the base of Benlevy, which rises to a height of 1370 feet. The village has two pubs, post office, primary school, secondary school and a shop while the bigger village of Clonbur with a wide range of pubs, restaurants, shops and other community facilities is 6 miles away. The thriving town of Ballinrobe with all its many shops, pubs, banks and hotels, together with its charming and popular racecourse, is 16 miles away.
Cornamona is a fishermans paradise, situated on the shores of Lough Corrib, which is the second largest freshwater lake in Ireland being 35 miles long from Galway to Maam and varying in breadth from one quarter of a mile to 8 miles. It also varies in depth from only 6 or 7 feet to over 150 feet, covering 44,000 acres between the counties of Galway and Mayo and believed to contain in the region of 145 islands. The property is also just 5 miles from the internationally renowned wild brown trout fishery, Lough Mask. This delightfully friendly area caters well for the large numbers of visitors who come to take advantage of the fishing, walking, boating and other leisure activities for which this area is justly famous.
Golf is available at the recently upgraded 18 hole Oughterard golf course, set in natural parkland, and at Ballinrobe while there are four other golf courses within an hour's drive.
THE HOUSE is south facing, of concrete block construction under a tile roof, and is being finished to a good standard, with full double glazing. The property is decorated neutrally with hints of colour and in excellent condition throughout with pine architraves, doors and skirtings. The living room has a solid fuel stove, a fully fitted kitchen and in the utility there is plumbing of dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Zoned heating system with thermostatic controls in the kitchen and landing, with separate zones for downstairs, upstairs, and the hot water. The property is wheelchair accessible and has a purpose built downstairs bedroom and separate downstairs shower room. Generous provision of telephone, t.v. and power sockets throughout.
Accommodation
Wooden double glazed door leading into inner hall.
Inner Hall - 10'0" (3.05m) x 7'4" (2.24m)
(SW, SE), with tiled flooring throughout, vaulted ceiling, doors leading to ground floor bedroom, living room/dining room, stairs rising to first floor, coving, smoke alarm.
Living Room - 22'4" (6.81m) x 17'9" (5.41m)
(SW, NW, NE), with wood laminate flooring throughout, coving, smoke alarm, cornicing, attractive solid fuel stove, set on a black granite hearth with wooden mantle and surround, television point, telephone point, double glazed door giving access to rear patio area, door leading to kitchen.
Kitchen - 18'0" (5.49m) x 11'0" (3.35m)
(NE) with tiled flooring throughout, main electric fuse box, attractive range of wall mounted and base units with a tiled splash back, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink drainer, built-in dishwasher, space for large fridge freezer, space for electric oven with extractor above, additional worktop area and built-in wall mounted and floor cupboards, inset ceiling lights, smoke alarm, door leading to utility area and shower room.
Utility Room - 10'3" (3.12m) x 7'5" (2.26m)
with continuation of tiled flooring throughout, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, access to storage area under stairs, shower room.
Shower Room - 7'11" (2.41m) x 7'6" (2.29m)
(NE) with fully tiled floor, part tiled walls, designed as a wet room, with mains pressure wall mounted shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, shaver light, wall mounted mirror.
Ground Floor Bedroom - 18'0" (5.49m) x 11'9" (3.58m) Max
(SW), coving, wood laminate flooring throughout, door leading to ensuite.
En Suite - 10'4" (3.15m) x 3'10" (1.17m)
fully tiled floor, part tiled walls, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror, shaver light, large walk-in mains pressure wall mounted shower, extractor fan.
From the hallway, wooden stairs rising to first floor.
First Floor Landing - 15'6" (4.72m) x 6'0" (1.83m)
(NE), with Velux window, access to loft via hatch (Stira stairs), zoned heating, doors to three bedrooms, bathroom and storage area/hot press.
Storage area / Hotpress - 13'0" (3.96m) x 4'8" (1.42m)
with continuation of laminate flooring throughout, ample shelving and factory lagged tank.
Bedroom 2 - 17'7" (5.36m) x 15'2" (4.62m)
(NW, NE), with laminate flooring throughout, a bright double aspect bedroom with door leading to ensuite.
En Suite - 10'9" (3.28m) x 4'7" (1.4m)
with fully tiled floor, part tiled walls, walk-in shower cubicle with Mira Event XS wall mounted shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror, shaver light, bidet, extractor fan.
Bedroom 3 - 12'10" (3.91m) x 9'6" (2.9m)
(SE), with views to side, telephone point.
Bedroom 4 - 12'10" (3.91m) x 9'11" (3.02m)
(SE), with continuation of laminate flooring throughout, access to eaves for storage, telephone point.
Bathroom - 8'4" (2.54m) x 7'0" (2.13m)
(SW), with tiled flooring, fully tiled walls, corner bath with chrome shower attachment and glass door, Mira Elite QT wall mounted shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror, shaver light, Velux window to front.
Outside
the property is approached by a gated entrance, with two laurel hedges to the side and to front, with ample parking area to the front, side and rear. Enclosed areas of lawned gardens with an attractive seating/patio area to the rear. To the rear of the property there is a steel tech shed, measuring 6`8 x 6`4, with a concrete base.
Services
mains water, mains electricity, septic tank drainage, located within the confines of the site, alarm system. Good broadband
Note:
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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Features
- Ideal family home or investment
- Beautifully presented 4 bedroom detached family home close to Cornamona
- Sityuated between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask
- OFCH double glazing
Building Energy Rating
BER: B3
BERNo. 104569736
EPI: 145.67 kWh/m2/yr
