Meadowsweet Cottage, Carrabawn, Clonbur, County Galway; SOLD
Eircode: F12FH05
Ber; G. Ber Number; 114306202
Meadowsweet Cottage is an enchanting historic three bedroom cottage on approx one acre of land surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with fine stands of trees, tranquil lawns, a profusion of meadow flowers, shrubs, and lily pond.
Other features of note are a thatch summer house overlooking the lilypond, a small orchard, intricate hazel walkway, gated driveway and boatshed.
This is a charming, romantic property, tucked away down a tree lined avenue and surrounded by woods, just a short drive from the pretty rural towns of Clonbur and Cong, and a mere five minutes drive from to the shores of the glorious Lough Corrib at Golden Bay. Prepare to be bewitched!
The property is accessed via a gated entrance leading to a gravelled driveway bound by a stone wall on one side, and a hazel walkway on the other.
The gardens are tremendously attractive, with a number of lawns below the cottage, surrounded by a colourful array of rhodedendron, bamboo, tumbling briar roses, hydrangea, fuschia, montbretia, and interspersed with cleverly designed winding paths between the trees.
The small orchard has several apple trees, and overlooks the lily pond, which has a fairytale bridge leading to the thatch summer house ( in need of repair.)
To the left of the orchard near the property entrance is a boathouse with upper level accessed via external stone stairs to a studio or fly-tying room.
The Accommodation comprises;
Dining Room leading into Sitting Room with antique fireplace and Aga, Fully fitted Kitchen, Three Bedrooms, one En Suite with wood burning stove, Full Bathroom.
Wooden Floors, Velux sky lights, beamed ceilings, Bespoke Wooden windows and boxed wooden seating.
Green House. Pizza Oven.
Outshed/ Utility room, Wood shed.
Septic Tank, Oil fired Central Heating. Water; Local Scheme.
Meadowsweet Cottage is within a five-minute drive of Galway’s famous Lough Corrib at Golden Bay, and also a short distance from Lough Mask.
A superb location for those who seek the peace and majesty of the great western lakes, with a wealth of activities available such as fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating and swimming.
The location – short drive to Cong, Ashford Castle and Clonbur, means that you are private, but not isolated.
You are on the edge of Connemara, and yet under an hour from Galway City
There are beautiful woodland and mountain walks close to the house. Seven minutes away is the pretty fishing village of Clonbur. Here you will find a well stocked supermarket, three cosy pubs with fine food, a post office, a hotel, a garage and a Medical Centre.
Just 10 mins away is the world famous Ashford Castle, part of which dates from the 12th century. Here you will find fine dining in elegant surroundings set in beautiful parkland.
There is a golf course as well as a falconry and an equestrian centre.
Knock Airport less than an hour, Shannon Airport approx two hours, and Dublin Airport three hours. Galway City with its wealth of Culture, the Arts, Theatre and Fine Restaurants is a mere hour’s drive.
A short drive will take you through the dramatic beauty of the Connemara Mountains to the many magical beaches around Leenane, Tully Cross, Carraroe, Cleggan, and Clifden.
Distances:
4 km / 6 minutes to Cong
5 km / 7 minutes to Clonbur
32 km / 34 minutes to Leenaun
43 km / 45 minutes Oughterard
46 km / 50 minutes to Galway
69 km / 1 hour to Ireland West Airport at Knock
247 km / 2 hr 50 minutes to Dublin
253 km / 2 hr 45 minutes to Dublin Airport
All distances and times are approximate.
For brochure, maps, further details and viewing arrangements please contact:
Helen Cassidy, MRICS B.A.(Mod)MSCSI, Auctioneer and Valuer, Clonbur House,
Clonbur, County Galway, Ireland.
www.premierpropertiesireland.com 0035387 2463748
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