Cottage for Sale in Carrowkeel West, Co. Clare, Inagh, Ireland

Exquisite Property Surrounded by 30 Acres of Mature Forest

A superb home enjoying a wonderful unspoilt setting. This exquisite property is a secluded and luxurious hideaway and truly unique in the fact that the original cottage probably dates back to the 1600s. Painstakingly renovated and cared for in its entirety by its present owner, this property will appeal to the discerning house-hunter in search of tranquillity and luxury, a rare find where privacy is absolutely guaranteed. Sympathetically remodelled on a large scale and featured on a major Irish national property T.V. programme as a residence that offers outstanding charm, character, seclusion and the finest in quality country living with combined outdoor beauty.

This wonderful home has been tastefully decorated throughout and is presented in pristine condition boasting unique features such as an extensive range of outbuildings remodelled to accommodate 3 guest properties, traditional thatched roof, decorative stained glass windows allowing through an infusion of natural light, formal dining room, traditional stone fireplace with raised hearth and open grate as a central feature, wood burning stove, dual system boiler adapted for woodchip with oil interlinked backup, under floor heating, zoned heating, exposed beam ceilings and open steel stairwell plus many more additional features.

On either side of the driveway lie mature forest grounds with private walkways extending to 30 acres which includes 2 open peat bogs. The Inagh river ribbons its way around the edge of the forest with a beautiful walkway along the river bank. The property grounds provide ample room for the avid gardener and outside entertaining. A large courtyard provides extensive parking space adjacent to and around this property.

This superb residence provides you with a lasting first impression making you realize that you really have found a property of distinction. Approximate cottage floor area 180 sq meters (1937.503 sq feet) plus guest properties 78 sq meters (839.585 sq feet). A SUPERB PHOTO GALLERY FOR THIS PROPERTY IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING. PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
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ACCOMMODATION:
Underfloor heating and lacquered flag flooring on entire ground floor. The property has a quaint old world charm and rustic appeal about it and definitely has to be seen in order to appreciate the many additional features displayed within.

Kitchen/Dining: (5.89m x 4.92m) Fully fitted Antique Pine kitchen units and island –hand made by a local craftsman, gas and electric hobs, unique flag stone worktop and red brick base, Belfast sink and dishwasher incorporated into kitchen island, integrated oven, features an original Irish dresser, hardwood timber ceiling, recessed lighting, informal dining area, open plan leading to a raised formal dining/lounge area. This room is showered with an abundance of natural light. Front aspect.

Utility: (2.81m x 1.92m) Accessible from the kitchen area, hardwood ceiling, recessed lighting, fully plumbed with washing machine, dryer and sink, larder boasting exceptional storage space, leads to rear of property.

Formal dining/lounge area: (7.90m x 4.27m) Wood burning stove is positioned between kitchen and formal dining/lounge area. Stone and red brick steps leading to formal dining area. Hardwood timber ceiling, French doors leading to the patio area at front of property, sliding panel as a feature to this room which when open interlinks with the kitchen/dining area, recessed lighting, large unique stained glass window, front aspect.

Stairwell Alcove: (1.92m x 1.60m) Open steel stairwell to the master bedroom, ensuite and sauna.

Master bedroom (ensuite, sauna and walk in wardrobe): (5.06m x 3.55m) Timber flooring, recessed lighting, French doors opening out onto a railed balcony with tiled flooring. Extremely bright and spacious. Front aspect.

Ensuite: (2.8m x 2.3m) Fully tiled, jacuzzi, wc and whb, Pressurised shower/steam room, timber ceiling, recessed lighting and velux window.

Walk in wardrobe: (1.87m x 4.4m) Extremely spacious and fitted out.

Sauna area: (3.74m x 1.79) The sauna is situated just off the master bedroom and leads to a mezzanine overlooking the entrance area to the formal dining and lounge area. Timber ceiling and recessed lighting. Front aspect.

Hallway: (3.06m x 1.72m) On entering, the hallway leads to kitchen/dining on the left and sitting room and bedrooms on the right. The main bathroom is accessible from the hallway.

Family Bathroom: (3.1m x 2.9m) Traditional feature fireplace maintained, free standing bath, fully tiled electric shower unit, wc and whb, original ceiling beams maintained, high ceiling, flag window sill, spectacular stained glass windows. Partial wall tiling, back aspect.

ORIGINAL COTTAGE: Believed to date back to the 1600’s.

Sitting Room: (6.85m x 4.77m) Modernised with under floor heating under the original flag floors. An extremely bright spacious room boasting a most impressive traditional fireplace the entire length and height of one wall. The original stone has been maintained in the fireplace which features a large hearth with recess either side. Original ceiling beams maintained, stairwell to garret bedroom, separate office space, wine rack under stairwell, front and rear aspect. A fine example of traditional living with a wide range of tools and artefacts dating back to the 1800’s.

Double bedroom: (4.08m x 3.18m) Timber ceiling, stained glass window, original stone wall maintained here, front aspect. Accessible from the sitting room. Bright and airy.

Garret bedroom: (4.7m x 2m) Accessible by original timber stairway from the sitting room. Timber floor and ceiling. Side aspect. Very quaint.





3 GUEST PROPERTIES:
Beautifully restored, painstakingly refurbished, and completely remodelled. Traditional thatched roofs and central heating. This unique home has clearly been cherished by its present owner and retains a wonderful old world charm throughout.

PROPERTY 1:
Double bedroom (ensuite): (3.9m x 3.4m) Timber flooring, beamed timber ceiling. Eye-catching stained glass window with flag sill and stone wall surround. Plenty of shelving suitable for storage.

Ensuite: (2.15m x 2.1m) Tiled flooring and partial wall tiling. Walk in shower, fully tiled, wc and whb.

PROPERTY 2:
Double bedroom: (6.1m x 3.6m) Timber flooring with beamed timber ceiling. Stained glass window with stone wall surround.

Ensuite: (2.9m x 1.8m) Tiled flooring, original Victorian wash hand basin and tiled counter top, partial wall tiling, fully tiled shower unit.

PROPERTY 3:
Open plan kitchen/living area/dining and bedroom with ensuite.
Kitchen/living/dining: (7.23m x 4.18m) Timber flooring, oil burner set in a Victorian fireplace with flag stone base, timber ceiling, recessed lighting, kitchen units and tiled worktop, tiled splash back, electric cooker, fridge and sink.

Bedroom: Double bedroom area with open wardrobe and shelving.

Ensuite: (1.7m x 1.28m) Accessible by sliding door from bedroom, open shower, wc and whb, timber ceiling, recessed lighting. Fully tiled.

EXTERNAL FEATURES:
Located 1 mile off the main road with electric entrance gates and tarmac driveway. Low stone wall boundary around the grounds and driveway, paved patio area at front of property with stone patio furniture. Colourful landscaped gardens. Green area, adjacent to the property, which has been cleared to accommodate a tennis court. Extra hardwood planting close to boundary wall at sides and rear of property. Large work shed at rear ideally suited for storage of garden equipment, tools and fuel. The boiler house has a woodchip boiler with an oil interlinked (dual system) back up which should make this property a highly efficient and cost effective home to heat. Also featuring an excellent pressurised hot and cold water system. Walkways lead from the property through the forest to the river bank and 2 open peat bogs. Fuel is easily accessible from the bogs and the forest again reducing the cost of heating. The property is BER Certified with a B PLUS.
Important to note that this is commercial forestry whereby an income can be gained.

LOCATION:
This property is located approximately 2 km from Inagh village. Ennis is a 15 min drive, Shannon is easily accessible in 30 mins and Limerick and Galway cities are within a one hour drive. Due to the property’s pivotal location, all North and West Clare attractions are within close proximity, such as Lahinch beach also renowned for its Championship golf course, The Doonbeg Greg Norman designed golf course, luxury hotel and spa, Spanish Point beach and golf club, Ailwee Cave in Ballyvaughan and many more. Many restaurants offer fine foods with local seafood a specialty. Doolin, a small fishing village in North Clare and known to many as the Traditional Music Capital of Ireland features traditional music sessions nightly and also serves tasty pub food. Inagh is also an ideal base from which to explore this magnificent part of Clare such as the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin Cave, the Aran Islands and the Burren Region.

NOTE:
Important to note that included in the asking price are many pieces of high quality furniture and kitchen appliances. Additional features include a spinning wheel, butter churn and many traditional artefacts keeping with the ambience of the cottage.