Stone Cottage For Sale in Co. Clare

Property Features
– Generous site 1.38 acres.
– Peaceful and tranquil location.
– Under floor heating operated by a wood pellet stove.
– Stunning traditional features.
– South facing property, generous grounds and very sheltered.
– Rural location with mature trees and two streams.
– Solid fuel stove.
– Italian solid fuel operated cook stove.
– Within 15 mins drive to Ennistymon, 10 mins to Corofin, 20 mins to Ennis.
– Reach Shannon Airport in 45 minutes from this property.

This is an adorable two bed room, white-washed stone cottage tucked away in a stunning rural spot. It has character in abundance. The renovation of the original cottage and outbuildings using traditional building methods has enhanced its overall charm. There are thoughtful additions but it still retains all the traditional cottage features you would hope to find. The cottage is surrounded by C. 1.38 acres of ground with mature trees, two streams, a small ruin, a detached studio/laundry room, a timber garden shed and chicken coup.

The cottage offers the opportunity to enjoy rural life at its best while being close to several North Clare towns, villages and beaches with all the amenities they have available. This location is extremely peaceful, private and not overlooked. Wake up to the relaxing sounds of nature here every day with chirping birds and trickling streams surrounding you.

The grounds offer specimens of natural broadleaf trees i.e. Sycamore, Ash, Mature Willow, Chestnut, Alder, Holly bush, a fallen Beech tree, some whitethorn and black thorn, mature hedging and climbing Roses. In addition to that, a variety of fruit trees sit adjacent and to the rear of the property such as Crab apple, Raspberry, Blackcurrant, Wild Strawberry and Gooseberries. Dragon flies and king fishers are to be seen along the stream and there are some deer in the vicinity.

This property has its own independent water well, has underfloor heating serviced by the wood pellet burner which is housed in the large studio adjacent to the house. The sitting room has a solid fuel stove. The living/kitchen/dining room boasts an Italian solid fuel cookstove and a plate warming drawer which is gentle enough to keep your food warm without further cooking it. The kitchen also has a 4 ring gas cooker, a Belfast sink and an Oak worktop.

High ceilings throughout create a feeling of roominess within. Deep set windows in the cottage make for lovely cushioned window seating space while displaying original painted timber window shutters. Some original small feature windows here are very eyecatching and are truly a unique symbol of our irish heritage in addition to the thumb latch timber panelled internal doors and timber double glazed sash windows.

Accommodation is comprised of a spacious kitchen/living/dining room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms (1 En-suite), main bathroom and a loft space suitable for storage/office space. Independent water well system in place. Private septic tank.

The large studio adjacent doubles as a laundry room. It is fully plumbed with electrics connected and contains the wood pellet burner system. This studio has 6 windows and double doors giving lovely vantage points to the garden and one of the streams. The pump house is at the rear of the property and adjacent to the house sits a timber storage shed. One stream can be accessed by a little cleared walkway at the rear of the property, the other runs past the chicken coup.

The property has been connected to a high speed broadband connection under the ‘Fibre to the Home’ roll out by National Broadband Ireland.

Approximate floor area 98.39 sq. meters.

Location
Ennistymon is a bustling market town within a 15 minute drive, traversed by the Inagh River on which lie the famous cascades. It is the largest town in North Clare and has a particularly strong urban core. The town has a distinctive character with an attractive architectural style. There are numerous eateries, bars, health and commercial facilities. Newly built and ‘state of the art’ – Ennistymon Community Secondary School and local GAA facilities. Primary schools in both Ennistymon and Lahinch.

The seaside resort town of Lahinch within a 20 minute drive is one of the main tourist destinations in the county and is famed for its 2km long sandy beach and championship links golf club. Ennistymon and Lahinch are connected to the wider region via the N85 and N67 national routes.

The property is located circa 10 minutes from Corofin village, known as The Gateway to The Burren and an angler’s paradise. Corofin has ample facilities available to include supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, pharmacy, garage, church and local GAA club.

Ennis town is C. a 20 minute drive from the property and Shannon airport is easily accessible by the motorway from Ennis in approximately 25 minutes.

BER Details
BER G
No. 118433879
Efficiency 861.5kWh/m2/yr

ACCOMMODATION
KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING: 4.93m x 4.76m plus 1.05m x 0.94m
Liscannor flag flooring. Front and rear door access. High ceiling. Fitted cupboard an. Tiled splash back with ample work top space of solid Oak incorporating a Belfast sink. A Nordica Italian cookstove and gas operated 4 ring cooker. Attic access. Sleeper feature incorporated into the chimney breast. High tongue and groove painted ceiling.

SITTING ROOM: 4.83m x 4.02m
Dual aspect. High, tongue and groove painted ceiling. Liscannor flag flooring. Solid fuel stove on a flag base. Recessed storage cupboard. Attic access.

HALLWAY: 5.54m x 0.90m
The hallway leads to the bedrooms, main bathroom and loft stairwell. Liscannor flag flooring.

MAIN BATHROOM: 3.25m x 1.91m plus 2.36m x 0.60m
Liscannor flag flooring, partial wall tiling and timber wainscotting. Complete with high level cistern w.c. , w.h.b., mains operated shower unit and a free standing bath. Cupboard within (0.86m x 0.56m). Front aspect and South facing.

BEDROOM 1/EN-SUITE: 4.17m x 3.94
South facing spacious double bedroom with laminated flooring. French full glass panel doors open out onto the garden/patio area to the front of the property.

EN-SUITE: 2.3m x 1m
Flag flooring and partial wall tiling. Complete with a mains operated shower unit, w.c. and w.h.b. Feature window.

BEDROOM 2: 4.28m X 3.33m plus 0.80m x 0.39m
Spacious double bedroom with high tongue and groove painted ceiling. Dual aspect with feature windows. 2 velux windows. Fireplace feature in this room. This room presents a lot of character.

LOFT STORAGE: 2.79m X 3.84m
Accessed from the hallway by stairwell. Carpeted flooring. Spacious with built in storage and an office desk. Feature window. Suitable for storage or office space.

EXTERNAL
STUDIO: 7.06m x 3.68m
Extremely spacious studio containing the laundry area, wood pellet burner and storage. Ample work top space with sink. Fully plumbed with washing machine. Two full glass panel doors lead to the garden in additon to single entrance door. Electrics connected. Very dry and well maintained. Provides for ample storage.

PUMP HOUSE: 1.55m x 1.33m
Positioned to the rear of the property. This is where the water pump for the well is located.

TIMBER STORAGE AREA: 1.55m x 1.13m
This is an open at the side storage space for easy access to wood/logs etc. Positioned at the rear of the property.