Gorse Cottage, Birchall, Oughterard, Co. Galway

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Beds	3 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Detached House
Size	166 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-D2
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Eircode	H91 PEK6
Group Name	Savills Residential & Country Agency
Sales License Number	002223

Description

A charming traditional cottage set in wonderful mature grounds Gorse Cottage is a charming three-bedroom cottage set on approximately ¾ acres of beautiful gardens & grounds close to the shores of Lough Corrib. Dating back to 1800's and extended by the current owner in 2008, this traditional thatched roof cottage now incorporates the original out house and is beautifully maintained throughout. A private electronic gated entrance gently leads you down an enchanting winding gravel driveway to a parking area at the side of the cottage. The front door opens into a foyer which offers access to the main living areas of the home. The living area and dining room are beautifully positioned and are features wooden beams, a stone fireplace and log burner to create an authentic country setting. From here, there is a fitted kitchen featuring a classic range cooker with double oven, and there is a further stone fireplace and log burner and access to the rear garden. Located just off the kitchen, there is an additional living room with stone fireplace and log burner, dual aspect windows allowing lots of natural light, and a spiral staircase leading to the first floor and bedroom. There is a second bedroom on the ground floor of the cottage which is located off the original living area, the opposite side from the kitchen, and features a free standing bath and double doors which lead to the to the beautiful grounds. Located on the first floor is the primary bedroom which is accessed from a cosy mezzanine reading area overlooking the main living space, and the bedroom benefits from a dressing area and en suite Jack and Jill bathroom. Outside, there is a two-storey outbuilding which is currently being used by the owner as an art studio on ground floor and upstairs a yoga studio. A particular feature of the property is the mature tranquil gardens and shaded seating areas and features a five-seater hot tub and large rear patio, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Gorse cottage is just a short stroll to the lake and the property is subject to fishing rights, and additional benefits include security cameras throughout the grounds.

Accommodation

Features

Traditional cottage
Thatched roof
Three bedrooms
Studio
Country setting

BER Details

BER: D2 BER No: 111430245

Description

Accommodation

Features

Traditional cottage
Thatched roof
Three bedrooms
Studio
Country setting

BER Details

BER: D2 BER No: 111430245