Key Features

Beautifully renovated school house
Set on the ever popular Glann Road
The property extends to 155 sq.m.
Set on a site of 1.09 acres
Detached garage

Property Description

SITUATION: The property is situated only five miles from the village of Oughterard, on a lovely part of the Glann Road, just two miles from the Hill of Doon, and in one of the most sought after locations in Connemara. 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 18 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.

THE HOUSE: Farravaun School was originally constructed in 1891, and closed in the late 1950`s. The property was then converted into a dwelling house in the early 1980`s by Reverend P. Eston. The property was substantially upgraded to the beautiful property that it is today in circa 2002. The property is set on a site of 0.44 hectares (1.09 acres), is of stone construction (benefitting from dry lining and insulation internally) with a rendered exterior under a slated roof and extends to 155 square meters. An Sean Scoil was renovated beautifully with oak used in most places, providing high quality craftsmanship to a superior level. The accommodation is tastefully and beautifully presented throughout provides high quality fixtures and fittings, with no attention to details missed. It comprises of an entrance hall, with doors leading to sitting room with a full height ceiling and stove, dining room, cloakroom, ground floor double bedroom (with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) and oak stairs rising to the first floor. There is also a kitchen and utility room with access to the rear garden. To the first floor there are 2/3 bedrooms (one with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) and a family bathroom.



A summary of the accommodation, with room aspects and approximate measurements, is as follows:


Wooden double-glazed door leading into inner hallway.

Inner Hallway - 23'0" (7.01m) x 3'3" (0.99m)
(N) with attractive tiled flooring throughout, handmade oak stairs rising to first floor, with storage underneath, doors leading to main bedroom, additional storage, cloakroom, dining room and sitting room, coving, alarm.

Sitting Room - 20'6" (6.25m) x 14'5" (4.39m)
(S, W, N) a lovely triple aspect room with solid oak flooring throughout, wainscotting, high ceilings (10`5), a solid fuel stove, set on a raised marble hearth with marble surround and mantle and picture rail.

Dining Room - 15'2" (4.62m) x 10'5" (3.18m)
(S) with continuation of tiled flooring from hallway throughout, coving, cornicing, gas fired pot belly stove, archway leading to kitchen area.

Kitchen - 13'7" (4.14m) x 8'10" (2.69m)
(S) with continuation of tiled flooring throughout, a beautiful range of wall mounted and base units, with integrated fridge, dishwasher, double oven, electric hob with extractor above, built-in microwave, door leading to utility area, main electric fuse box.

Utility Room - 6'10" (2.08m) x 6'1" (1.85m)
(S) with space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, under counter freezer and additional storage, tiled flooring throughout.

Cloakroom - 5'4" (1.63m) x 2'9" (0.84m)
with tiled flooring throughout, wood panelled walls, low level WC with high level cistern, wash hand basin, extractor fan, alarm covered.

Bedrom 1 - 12'6" (3.81m) x 11'10" (3.61m)
(E) with oak flooring throughout, coving, wall mounted mirror with lighting above, door leading to walk-in wardrobe area and en suite.

Walk in wardrobe area - 8'1" (2.46m) x 8'0" (2.44m)
(N) full width and height range of oak wardrobe space.

En Suite - 7'0" (2.13m) x 5'9" (1.75m)
(S) with tiled flooring throughout, fully tiled walls, walk-in shower cubicle with mains pressure wall mounted shower, low level WC with high level cistern, wash hand basin, built-in cupboard, wall mounted mirror.

From hallway oak stairs rising to first floor.

Landing
(S) (Velux) with carpeted flooring throughout, doors leading to two bedrooms, bathroom, storage cupboard and hot press which is shelved and has a fully lagged factory tank.

Bedroom 2 - 12'5" (3.78m) x 9'9" (2.97m)
(S) with carpeted flooring throughout, Velux window to rear, door to a large walk-in wardrobe area, access to a loft via hatch and door leading to ensuite.

Walk in Wardrobe area - 9'0" (2.74m) x 4'7" (1.4m)
with carpeted flooring throughout and full range of shelving and hanging space.

En Suite - 8'9" (2.67m) x 7'4" (2.24m)
(N) with tiled flooring throughout, fully tiled walls, walk-in shower cubicle with Triton T90 ST wall mounted shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror, shaver light, Velux window to front.

Bedroom 3 - 13'2" (4.01m) x 9'1" (2.77m)
(N) with carpeted flooring throughout, a beautiful range of wardrobes and storage, wall mounted mirror, access to loft via hatch

Storage room / Bedroom 4 - 9'4" (2.84m) x 6'1" (1.85m)
with carpeted flooring throughout.

Bathroom - 9'3" (2.82m) x 7'10" (2.39m)
(S) with tiled flooring throughout, fully tiled walls, bath with wood panelled surround and shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror, electric light.

Outside
The property is approached by a gated entrance, leading into a parking area to the front and side of the property, which also provides access to the garage. There are maintained gardens to the side and rear and an attractive patio area to the rear. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn with a beautiful range of beds and borders, housing heathers, small trees and shrubs. To the rear there is a detached garage of block construction with a slated roof, wood framed double glazed windows, measuring 21`9 x 11`5, with manual roller door, side access, concrete floor and oil-fired boiler.


Planning
The current owners are in the process of upgrading the septic tank and this will be completed before any sale closes. This is ongoing under application 26/60840.



Directions
From The Square in Oughterard, proceed along Camp Street, keeping The Lake Hotel on your left and The Boat Inn on your right. Bear left over the bridge and note your mileage. Continue along the Glann Road for 5 miles and the property will be found on the left hand side marked by our `FOR SALE` board. Eircode H91 VRF8.

Notice
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.

BER Details

BER No. 119524171

Energy Performance Indicator: 351.00 kWh/m2/yr

This property was last updated: 7 days ago