Cloondaff & Bracklagh, Glenhest, Newport, Co. Mayo

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Detached House|3 Bedrooms|1 Bathroom

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For Sale by Private Treaty

Property Description:

Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a wonderful estate adjacent to the idyllic Lough Beltra. This sale affords the purchaser the opportunity to obtain a portfolio of:
· Circa 47 acres of land in one unit
· A three bedroom recently restored country cottage
· A two bedroom country cottage
· Out offices with both properties
· Each property has a nearby two bay hayshed
· A two storey stone built granary superb restoration project (many potential uses)
· A derelict stone cottage with potential for redevelopment subject to planning permission.
· 0.7km of private road.
· Surround yourself in history. You become the custodian of a megalithic court cairn tomb which predates the pyramids of Egypt.
· A six acre plot of land whose further end is lapped by the waters of Lough Beltra.
This portfolio is being sold in one lot or later may be sold individually.

This property has not been on the market since the early part of the 1900s. Its outstanding features are its private aspect and its houses are centrally located within the lands. Both houses are approached by fabulous alder and rhododendron lined avenues giving a splendid aspect to both properties.

The two storey stone built granary would be a wonderful restoration project and would accommodate many uses such as an artists studio, office space or clinical uses.

How often does one get the opportunity to acquire the custodianship of such a monument as this court cairn tomb which may have been in use 5,000 years ago? Well its all yours and this monument has been mapped and documented by the archaeological mapping of Ireland which was carried out during the 1960s.

Glenhest a quiet village is bounded on the Eastern end by Nephin mountain rising to 2525ft, to the north by the Nephinbeg mountain range, its southern side has Lough Beltra as its natural boundary while to the West is Clew Bay.

It is approximately 12km from Castlebar and 8km from Newport. For the outdoor enthusiast there is an abundance of activities from golfing to shooting and fishing to the many hill walking trails to be found.

Full particulars on request.

Features:

Attractions include private treelined avenue, mature trees, superb views, attractive stone granary ideal for restoration & megalithic tomb
Property can be sold in one or more lots
Attractive estate including c. 47.25 acres of land including 2 residences with out offices
Overlooking and extending to Beltra Lough