The Rookery, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway

One of the most charming and unique properties to come onto the market in recent years.

This property is one of the most charming and unique properties to come onto the market in recent years. It is adjacent to the Rasheen, Turlough, c. 800 acres of nature reserve and is ideally situated between the villages of Kilcolgan and Craughwell and a mere 14 miles from Galway City.

Originally built in the 1800’s the current owners have extended their home, adding a second storey while maintaining the thatch roof, a true labour of love as they had to wait almost 6 months for one of Ireland’s foremost thatch experts to carry out the work.

Approaching the attractive ivy covered façade of the property on the stone path, you feel as if you have stepped back in time yet internally it is a modern family home with all conveniences. The feature half door leads directly into the open plan living/dining room, a magnificent room with timber flooring, and the focal point of the room a stone fireplace with stove. Just off the living room are the utility with guest W.C. and a study. To the rear of the house is the unusually shaped hexagonal kitchen/breakfast room with cathedral style ceiling and large picture windows overlooking the rear garden. Moving upstairs there are 3 spacious bedrooms and main bathroom. Externally there is a decking area at the rear of the cottage and across the courtyard a two storey barn recently converted and suitable for use as guest accommodation or perhaps a gallery for the artistically inclined. It could also be suitable for a dance studio, meditation centre, yoga centre or home based cottage Industry.