Description
Built around 1900 this splendid cottage used to be a Knitting Factory in its early life. Still known locally as the Old Knitting Factory this granite cut stone building created lots of employment for the people of the area. In recent times it has been a permanent home to many different families who have got great enjoyment out of it. The property extends to c. half an acre with a nicely laid out garden created around the many rock exposures of this rocky landscape. Facing south to the sea and within 22 miles drive of Galway City the Knitting Factory is looking for a new owner. Full of character which include cut stone building with brick corner stones, large vaulted ceiling in living room, feature granite chimney stack in living area, original timber floors, natural slates and more. The accommodation of the property comprises of an entrance hall, living / dining room, sitting / study, 2 bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. For the outdoor enthusiast there are a selection of sheds and garage which can be used for a variety of purposes. The gardens are well cared for and are easily maintained. Locally there is an excellent Costcutters supermarket, post office and pub. Rossaveal harbour is only a few minutes by car while there are excellent beaches and sea access points in the area. This fine property is a rarity and therefore viewings are highly recommended to appreciate its uniqueness in this wonderful area of South Connemara. Accommodation
Entrance Hall -
Tiled flooring leading on to timber flooring, recesssed lighting, doors to;
Sitting Room - 14.0ft x 10.0ft
located beside bedroom 1, this room could be broken into the bedroom which would create a fine bedroom, ideal for use as an office.
Kitchen - 14.0ft x 6.0ft
a neat fitted kitchen complete with an electric cooker, extractor fan, candy dishwasher, candy dryer, tiling to the rear of worktops, indoor oil fired burner, roller blind, new linolium floor covering.
Bathroom - 9.0ft x 9.0ft
a spcious bathroom complete with bath with mixer shower taps, w.c, w.h.b. and bidet, hot press with factory insulated tank,fully tiled, an extractor fan.
Bedroom 1 - 9.50ft x 9.0ft
carpeted, south facing over looking the front garden.
Bedroom 2 - 17.0ft x 9.0ft
Carpeted, large built in wardrobes over bed, fitted roller blinds.
Living Room / dining room - 21.50ft x 20.0ft
this room was once the old crafts room of the knitting factory.It is an exceptionally spacious room, it is also used as a dining room. It has a vaulted tongue and groove timber slatted ceiling, timber flooring, an open fireplace with a feature granite chimney breast, fitted window blinds, side door to garden.
Shed 1 -
Tool shed, shelved.
Shed 2 -
Ideal garden shed fitted with shelving, storage cupboards, electricity supply.
Shed 3 -
Open storage shed
Shed 4 -
Open port shed - used for drying clothes and parking bicyles in the days of the factory.
Garage -
Double doors to front, side door, electricity supply, water tap.
Features
- Built c. 1900
- Granite cut stone building
- Unique features
- Large living and dining area
- In very good order
- Lovely grounds
- Selection of storage sheds
- On bus route to city - regular service
- Distant sea views
- Rossaveal Harbour nearby
- Within walking distance of the beach
- Supermarket, post office and pub within easy walking distance
- Services:
- Group water scheme
- Mains electricity
- Septic tank sewage
- Oil fired central heating through out.
Negotiator