Description
Charming Traditional cottage on approx 1/3 acre.
Private south facing back garden with huge potential
Main Bedroom plus substantial loft sleeping area.
Peaceful countryside setting approx 7 km from Ballinasloe
The Olde School House, Attyrory, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 D9K7
Charming Country Cottage on Over 1/3 Acre | Loft Potential | South-Facing Garden | €225,000
Overview
Kevin O'Flynn Estate Agents Ballinasloe are delighted to bring to the market The Olde School House, Attyrory, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway – a charming traditional cottage set on a generous site of over 1/3 of an acre in a peaceful rural setting surrounded by farmland.
Located just minutes from Pádraig Pearse's GAA Club and approximately 7 km from Ballinasloe town, this attractive cottage offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking for a character property with space, privacy and plenty of potential.
The property is set back from the public road and is approached via a tarmac driveway providing generous parking to the front and side. To the rear and side is a large south-facing garden which enjoys sunshine throughout the day and provides excellent space for gardening, keeping small animals, outdoor hobbies or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of the countryside.
There are also a number of useful sheds to the rear, providing storage for fuel, gardening equipment, hobbies and general storage, together with a dog run.
Internally, the property retains a great deal of its traditional cottage charm while offering scope for the new owner to modernise and personalise it to their own taste.
The property is ready for occupation while offering the opportunity for the new owner to modernise and improve it over time.
Accommodation
On entering the property, you arrive into a tiled entrance hallway which leads into the main kitchen/living area.
The kitchen is fitted and the living area has a particularly attractive feature in the form of a large open loft space overlooking the room below. This space has previously been used as a sleeping area and adds considerable character and flexibility to the property. It is accessed by a ladder and offers an interesting opportunity for the new owner, subject to any necessary requirements.
A solid fuel stove is positioned within an attractive stone chimney breast, creating a lovely focal point in the kitchen/living area. There is also a rear door providing direct access to the garden.
Off the hallway is the main bedroom, family bathroom and a separate laundry/utility room.
The bathroom incorporates both a bath and shower.
The laundry room also provides access to a second loft area. While this area does not currently have access, it offers further potential for storage or future development, subject to the necessary requirements.
The property extends to approximately 61 sq. m. (657 sq. ft.)
The Opportunity
The Olde School House is a property with genuine character and plenty of possibilities.
For buyers looking for a peaceful country home close to Ballinasloe, this cottage offers the chance to acquire a property that can be occupied from the outset while gradually being modernised and improved.
The generous site is a particular feature. With over 1/3 of an acre, a south-facing garden, mature boundaries, parking, sheds and a dog run, there is considerably more outdoor space than would normally be associated with a cottage of this type.
The loft accommodation also gives the property an added dimension and could provide excellent potential for the new owner, subject to the necessary planning and building requirements.
Whether you are looking for a country cottage near Ballinasloe, a first home, a weekend retreat, a project to put your own stamp on, or a property with additional potential, The Olde School House is well worth viewing.
Location
The property enjoys a peaceful rural location in Attyrory while remaining within easy reach of Ballinasloe.
Pádraig Pearse's GAA Club is just minutes away, while Ballinasloe town is approximately 7 km from the property. Ballinasloe provides a wide range of shops, schools, cafés, restaurants, sporting facilities and services, together with excellent transport links.
The town also benefits from access to the M6 motorway and rail services, making it convenient for those commuting towards Galway, Athlone or Dublin.
The surrounding countryside provides a wonderful setting for those who enjoy outdoor space, gardening, walking and rural living while still wanting to remain within easy reach of Ballinasloe.
Key Features
Character traditional country cottage
Over 1/3 acre of south-facing gardens
Approximately 61 sq. m.
Main bedroom plus substantial loft sleeping area/potential second bedroom
Fitted kitchen/living area
Solid fuel stove with attractive stone chimney breast
Oil-fired central heating
Bathroom with bath and shower
Separate laundry/utility room
Second loft offering further potential
Large garden with space for gardening or small animals
Sheds for storage, fuel and hobbies
Dog run
Tarmac driveway and generous parking
Peaceful countryside setting surrounded by farmland
Approximately 7 km from Ballinasloe town
Ready for occupation with scope for modernisation
Viewing
This is a charming property with a lot to offer and one that really needs to be viewed to appreciate its character, setting and potential.
Viewings are by appointment with Kevin O'Flynn Estate Agent & Auctioneer, Ballinasloe. BER Details
