Leitriff House, Letteragh Road, Rahoon, Galway

€750,000

Beds	4 beds
Price	€750,000
Property Type	Detached House
Size	234 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-E2
Refreshed on	Jul 2, 2025
Eircode	H91 YW60
Group Name	Sherry FitzGerald Galway
Sales License Number	002183

Description

Enchanting Victorian farmhouse full of character and laden with charm on 0.65 Acre of beautiful gardens located in an idyllic rural setting on the doorstep of Galway City.Leitriff House was built circa 1840 in the early years of Queen Victorias reign and was a substantial country residence for its time. It has journeyed well over the last 185 years and has developed into the beautiful property it is today carrying with it many stories, tales and adventures which are ingrained in the character of this home. The house retains many period features with high ceilings, original fireplaces, sash windows and hardwood floors. Rooms are large, bright and well proportioned and it has benefitted from the addition of modern facilities and comforts. Each window has views over the gardens. On the ground floor there is a sitting room, lounge, dining room, country style kitchen, utility room, guest toilet and study with its own independent access. On the first floor presently there are three large bedrooms, two with walk in wardrobes, one en suite and the main bathroom, there is access to another studio or possible bedroom at this level.The grounds extend to 0.65 Acres of mature gardens a mix of planned and wild garden areas, magnificent old trees, well established shrub and flower beds with winding paths. To the front is a parking area also patio areas to front, sides and rear, accommodating tranquil sitting areas suitable for family gatherings.Leitiff House is located off a country road on the edge of Galway City only 3 km to the City Centre and a little over 3 km to The Promenade in Salthill. It offers the perfect blend of rural charm with city accessibility.

Accommodation

Entrance Hall: - Original stone tile floor, stairwell with under stairs storage. Sitting Room: - Solid Pine timber floor, feature Marble fireplace with tile inset, solid fuel stove. Built in cabinet, dual aspect room. Lounge: - Solid Pine timber floor, cast iron fireplace. Dining Room: - Solid Pine timber floor, timber wall panels, pine press. Antique french Martin solid fuel stove. Two patio doors to patio and garden. Kitchen: - Solid pitch Pine timber floor. Oak fitted kitchen units with Granite work surfaces. Integrated fridge, dishwasher and large SMEG gas cooker. Guest wc: - Timber panels on walls, wc, wash hand basin. Utility Room: - Tile floor, Pine fitted presses, sink unit and work top, cloak press, door to rear. 1st Floor: - Half landing. Landing: - Pine floors and balustrade. Bedroom 1: - Pine floor, cast iron fireplace. Hall: - Natural light. Bedroom 2: - Pine floor, two windows, hotpress. Walk in closet with shelving and hanging space. Bathroom: - Pine floor, vintage suite of wash hand basin, wc, enamel ball and claw bath, access to hotpress. Bedroom 3: - Pine floors, large bright double room, door to closet area. En Suite Shower Room: - Wash hand basin, wc, shower. Studio 2: - Light filled studio area velux windows, carpet flooring, spiral stair to studio 1. Studio 1: - Solid Pine floor, feature window, spiral stairwell, door to rear garden. Gardens: - Gravel drive, natural stone wall and stops to raised stone patio with shrub beds, mature trees. Steps to terraced garden area to fruit trees, established trees, small paddock area. Wild gardens under tree canopy.Rear Garden: Natural stone patios, shrub beds, stone steps to upper garden area.Side Garden: Wonderful mature garden with shrub beds interspersed with gravelled paths, natural stone patios off dining room and to front and side.

Features

Charming Victorian Farmhouse
Extensive Grounds of Established Gardens
Original Period Features
Oil Fired Central Heating
Easy City Access

BER Details

BER: E2 BER No: 118561604 Energy Performance Indicator: 358.69 (kWh/m2/yr)

Negotiator

Tony Kavanagh

Description

Accommodation

Features

Charming Victorian Farmhouse
Extensive Grounds of Established Gardens
Original Period Features
Oil Fired Central Heating
Easy City Access

BER Details

BER: E2 BER No: 118561604 Energy Performance Indicator: 358.69 (kWh/m2/yr)

Negotiator

Tony Kavanagh