2 Bed Cottage 102.2 m² / 1100 ft² For Sale€227,500
Built in 1810 this cottage combines the traditional design of the authentic Irish cottage with all the comforts of a modern home. This idyllic home is situated in Menlo village, which benefits from the peace and tranquility of the surrounding countryside, with the hustle and bustle of Galway City Centre less than 3 miles away.
Menlo is a pre-famine village which benefits from many historic sites including Menlo Castle, built in 1569 and consumed by fire in 1910. This cottage was originally a labourer's cottage for Menlo Castle Estate. Menlo Pier, on the shores of Lough Corrib, is a pleasant 5 minute walk from the cottage as is the old cemetery which tells the history of the families who lived in this area for generations.
This delightful cottage is nestled on 0.4 acre site and has retained many of the original features and charm of the original home. The living area is the focal point of the home with all rooms leading from this. There are two bedrooms either side with the kitchen, utility and bathroom to the rear of the house. Upstairs there are two charmingly quaint loft rooms, one bedroom and one study. The house has planning permission for a large extension to the rear for a downstairs bathroom and utility, with an ensuite bedroom upstairs and a shower room. There is a garage to the side of the house which provides plenty of extra storage space.
This is a real country retreat for anyone seeking an idyllic hideaway and it must be viewed to be truly appreciated.
Porch: Slate floor.
Living Room: The living room is the focal point of this home with all rooms leading from here. The main feature is the original solid fuel stone fireplace which contains a back boiler. The hot press is to the left of the fireplace. A door to the right of the fireplace leads to Bedroom 2. The living room features timber floors, high ceilings with two Velux windows which allow for plenty of natural light. A stairs from here brings you to the landing upstairs, which overlooks the living room.
Bedroom 1: A small room to the left of the living room with built in wardrobes and timber floors.
Bedroom 2: Features timber floors and a built in wardrobe.
Kitchen: The kitchen was built in the early 1980's and was modernised in recent years. Features a solid fuel stove, solid kitchen units, tiled floor, splash back and worktop and is plumbed for all the essentials.
Utility: Small utility which contains the clothes dryer.
Bathroom: Partly tiled with wc, whb, bath and overhead shower.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 3: To the left of the landing with timber floors, built in storage units in the eaves, a Velux window to the front and a window to the side of the house allows for plenty of natural light.
Study: To the right of the landing with timber floors and a Velux window to both the front and the rear of the house.
SPECIAL FEATURES & SERVICES
Oil fired central heating
Original solid fuel stone fireplace in living area
Single glazed windows
0.4 acre site
Septic tank drainage & mains water
Solid timber doors, floors, skirting and kitchen units.
Attached garage to the side measures 200 sq.ft. approx.
5 mins walk to the national school.
DIRECTIONS: From Galway City take the Dyke Road north to Monument Road in Menlo. At the T-junction turn left and take the first turn right. Drive down this road and take the first left and the cottage is down here on the right hand side.
