Description
Houses come in all shapes and sizes with each individual owner having a major input into their design creating a home that first of all fits the family needs while taking into account the aspect of the site and making the best of its natural environment. This has surely been the case for this beautiful home at Gortacarnaun set in a natural woodland environment with a southerly aspect.
DNG Martin O'Connor Estate agents are delighted to showcase this modern home of 2,249 sq.ft. in addition to an integral garage of 205 sq.ft., built just over 10 years ago with the dwelling providing excellent well laid out accommodation over two floors surrounded by a mature site. The house is approached by a matching pedestrian wooden gates with a cobbled footpath, and double gates which lead to the parking area.
On entering this meticulously maintained home through the spacious hallway its impressiveness can be instantly seen with a stunning open plan kitchen / dining / living section on the left. This triple aspect room room enjoys excellent natural light from all sides with sliding patio doors to the almost fully enclosed decking area to the rear.
The surreal designer kitchen complete with a large section of well crafted units and integrated appliances add to the charm of this contemporary countryside home. An inset fireplace on the gable wall and corner window are further features of this superb room. The family room / library is off the kitchen with both an external door entrance and a door to the hallway where the remaining ground floor accommodation consists of a double bedroom to the front, a family shower room, utility room and the integral garage.
A concrete stairs with a wood finish leads to the first floor accommodation where a spacious landing leads to the games rooms which overlooks the living area downstairs. This light filled room is an excellent recreational area for family and further suited to be used as a home office area. The master bedroom to the rear of the house is complete with a large en-suite, seamless fitted wardrobes with the fine room offering excellent space with views of the mountains to the rear. There are two further bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes on this floor in addition to the family bathroom. The hotpress complete with water storage tanks is found on this floor. All the floors upstairs with the exception of the games room are complete with wood flooring while the ground floor is porcelain tiled throughout.
Externally the grounds feature natural stonewalls, mature trees, a poly tunnel, large decking area, fruit garden to the front and much more. The recently constructed garden storage shed is an excellent addition to the property which is of block construction with so much potential to be used for general storage, work shop, studio / home office. Only on a visit can one truly feel, see and appreciate the level of detail and craftsmanship that has created this very special home in an area with an abundance of natural amenities on its doorstep.
This countryside location lies on a circular loop road, perfect for walks and cycles, less than 1 mile from the main N59 road and bus stops, midway between Moycullen & Oughterard. A new footpath on the N59 leads to St. Annins National school. Other local features include Rosscahill Lake and Woods, the GAA playing fields, gym and community centre, a local pub and Brigit's Garden. Lough Corrib and Connemara and all its amenities are only a short drive away. Galway City and its universities, hospital and major employment centres are 20km away and commute times will be reduced to less than 20 mins by the the new Moycullen village by-pass once completed this year.
To arrange a viewing, please contact the sole selling agent DNG Martin O'Connor Estate Agents on 091866708. Accommodation
Entrance Porch - 2.0m x 1.0m
Bright porch area with lighting and access to Kitchen- Dining / Living Room.
Kitchen / Dining - 5.2m x 5.2m
Positioned off the entrance Porch, spanning the full space, with solid wood grain counter top finish, two built-in ovens, fridge freezer, dishwasher, high-seat breakfast area and display cabinet. over counter lighting and contemporary extractor fan. The dining area extends the 3m large sliding double doors to the back patio.
Sitting Room - 5.0m x 4.0m
Double french door access to backyard, window to rear patio, Cavity for computer desk with access to wifi/network cables (Cat5, fibre broadband). Chimney point with potential for fireplace (not used), wall and ceiling dimmer lighting, tv point
Bedroom 1 - 5.0m x 3.3m
Bright ground floor bedroom with two windows to the front, large built in wardrobes, recessed lighting, porcelain tiling throughout
Utility - 3.5m x 1.8m
Fully fitted utility with built in tall and lower cabinets with spacious benchtop and sink. Plumbed for fitted washer/dryer placed on top of each other. Built in second freezer. Fusebox. Telephone and broadband connections for house. Clothes shute access from upstairs. Access to garage and downstairs hallway.
Downstairs WC/ Shower - 2.7m x 1.8m
Walk-in mixer shower/wet room, recessed lighting, tiled throughout, wall-mounted basin, and matching toilet.
Downstairs Cloakroom - 1.5m x 1.0m
Clothes railing on one side, shelving on other side. Sensor lighting. Tiled floor as throughout ground floor.
Internal Garage area - 5.3m x 3.6m
Large storage area. Concrete floor and plastered skimmed walls. Plumbing for condenser boiler. Location point for vacuum system piping. Electricity smart meter. Large electric overhead door to front of house (wide enough for car if necessary), windowed door to rear of house. Wired point for electric dog fence which extends the perimeter of the site.
Upstairs Stairs and Landing -
Solid concrete stairs, with contemporary hardwood finish. Access to all upstairs rooms, clothes shute, two large skytube lights bring natural light which contain fluorescent bulb lighting for night. Recessed lighting with sensor. Continuous natural timber effect laminate floor throughout including bedrooms (except games room). Stira access to large floored attic space containing heat recovery system.
Bedroom 2 - 5.0m x 4.0m
Large Master Bedroom with two large windows to rear. Two large built-in wardrobes, wall lighting at either side of bed, tv/data point. Semisolid wood flooring. Ensuite ( 1.8m x 1.8m) with wc/enclosed mixer shower/toilet, porcelain floor tiling and ceramic tiling in shower area.
Bedroom 3 - 5.0m x 3.6m
Large room with window to the side of house.
Bedroom 4 - 5.0m x 3.5m
Large room with large window to the front of house. Matching blinds. Large built in wardrobes
Bedroom 5 / Games Room - 5.0m x 4.5m
Large room with feature apex rooflights. View down to the downstairs living room. Multiple data/tv/power points. Dimmer lighting. Extensive storage space at the lower roof pitch on either side.
Bathroom - 3.3m x 1.8m
Large built in bath with tiles surround, tiled to half height of room. Wall lights,
Hotpress / Plumbing - 2.0m x 1.2m
Hot water storage cylinder, underfloor buffer tank, underfloor heating controls, thermodynamic water heating system, electric emersion heating available (not necessary)
Shed -
Just recently constructed this fine block built shed of c. 23 sq.m. under a slate roof offers excellent storage and is ideal for many uses.
Features
- Concrete construction throughout, hollow core ceiling, excellent for sound proofing
- Highly insulated, with triple glazing - Aluclad timber windows throughout
- Room controlled underfloor heating both upstairs and downstairs
- Thermodynamic panels for continuous water heating to 42C
- Fitted with Heat Recovery System and plumbed for vacuum system
- Modern open plan kitchen/dining and living area with separate sitting room
- Large outdoor enclosed wooden patio/deck to rear (30sqm)
- 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite) plus separate games room
- Attached internal garage with large electric overhead door
- Wired for Cat5e cable throughout, fibre broadband connected
- Solid internal oak doors upstairs and downstairs,
- Solid wood architrave throughout except upstairs bedrooms
- Contemporary features like large apex-rooflights, no soffit/facia, hidden guttering in places, natural tube lights
- Front entrance accessed by matching solid teak walk-in gate and car gate (power point for electricity). Cobbled pathway to front door, and extending around house to patio
- 23 sq.m. separate shed, built into raised garden area
- Large garden areas, with mature trees and plants, lawn for playing sport, and garden area to rear for growing veg with polycarbonate polytunnel.
BER Details
BER: B2
BER No: 116297490
Energy Performance Indicator: 122.6 Negotiator
H91D5NK 
