Houses for sale in Ahascragh, Co. Galway

Castle Ffrench, Ballinamore Bridge Co. Galway on c. 40 acres (16 hectares) Grade A Georgian manor house situated in a glorious parkland setting. This beautiful listed Grade ‘A' manor house is situated amongst century old trees and lawns. 29 rooms, stone walled cobbled courtyard with a 2 apartment guest cottage, 16 stall stable, 8 paddocks and 2 large pastures. Set in rolling parkland Castle ffrench ranks with Irelands ' outstanding examples of Georgian architecture. Absolutely one of a kind with its original floor plan, elaborate plasterwork and woodwork. Ornate fireplaces and large bedrooms all being the hallmarks of this country house, which is full of eye-catching features including a barrel vaulted semi-basement, ornate cornicing, marble fireplaces, wooden floors and flagstoned hallway. Castle Ffrench was the ancestral home of the French family one of the fourteen tribes of Galway . The house was built in 1779 by Sir Charles French, Mayor of Galway. The ashlar-faced house has three storeys over a basement with a fanlighted and plastered doorcase. The interior plasterwork is of a style characteristic to Galway with delicate naturalistic foliage and flower swags. The doors, door knobs, sash windows and shutters are all original, however the house also enjoys all the conveniences associated with modern living. There is excellent hunting locally with the Galway Blazers, East Galway and North Galway hunts. There are golf courses nearby at Glassan and Athlone. The River Shannon, one of Europe 's longest navigable rivers is a short drive away. Lough Corrib internationally renowned for its Brown Trout fishing is within an hours drive of the property. The sandy beaches and majestic mountains of the west coast are within an easy drive. The castle, as it is known locally, lies a mile up a drive and appears suddenly from through the trees. Built on the site of an earlier castle. The provincial town of Athlone has prospered greatly in recent years and has a wide variety of shops and restaurants. The historic University City of Galway often referred to as the Capital of the west is a 45 minute drive away. .

Fabulous 4 bedroom detached bungalow just 5 minutes drive from Ahascragh Village. Within close proximity of shops, pubs, church and national school. Only 15 minutes from Ballinasloe town and close to Mountbellew golf course. Accommodation comprises of kitchen/dining room (open plan), sitting room, utility room, wc, 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and family bathroom. The property is equipped with oil fired central heating and a solid fuel fire place. Attic is floored and ready for conversion. There is a large garage to the rear of the property and beautiful landscaped gardens to the front. Along with the bungalow there is an option to buy an additional 2.5 to 3 acres of land to the right of the property.

House for sale in the townland of Caltraghlea, Ahascragh. Site area: c.0.8 acres Floor area: c.2,300 sq.ft 4 bedroom 2 storey house with the master bedroom ensuite and walk in wardrobe.