Glenside House, Renville East, Oranmore, Co. Galway, H91R6F6

Built in 2005, Glenside House is one of the finest properties to come to the Oranmore market in recent years. This beautifully appointed home is set on three quarters of an acre of mature grounds on the Maree Road, less than 2km to the village of Oranmore. Extending to 384.2 sqm over three levels, it has an old-world charm showcasing many ornate architectural and period features whilst having a practical layout with modern day conveniences. The sizeable ground floor area is divided into functional, cosy living spaces with two nicely-proportioned reception rooms, with dual aspect, located either side of the grand entrance hall and a formal dining room, kitchen/dining room, sun room, guest WC and utility, located to the rear. Four elegant bedrooms, each with their own en suites, are on the first floor, in addition to the family bathroom and the attic is fully converted, ideal for office, storage or recreational use. The master bedroom has its own walk-in wardrobe and the main bathroom has the luxury of a sauna. The property enjoys a wonderfully private setting, stepped back from the Maree Road and surrounded by mature trees, manicured lawns and lush green countryside. Its picturesque exterior is adorned with ivy-clad walls, giving this home a sense of permanence and belonging. The main entrance door with overhead fanlight and sidelight's, leads to a generous entrance hall, tiled in marble. An exquisitely hand-crafted Mahogony staircase, fitted with V'Sosky Joyce wool carpet, sweeps upwards to the top floor, showcasing the standard of finish throughout this fabulous home. Tall ceilings, decorative coving, crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces give a sense of luxury and opulence throughout, and elegant drapes of raw silk, heavily lined, create an atmosphere of warmth, luxury and relaxation. A passageway off the entrance hall leads to the kitchen and dining room to the right and a Guest WC and formal dining room to the left. A utility is located to the left of the kitchen and glazed French doors from the kitchen open seamlessly into a cosy sunroom with triple aspect. The more formal dining room could equally be used as a playroom or home office, depending on one's preferences. Patio doors from the kitchen and sunroom open into an extensively paved patio area which in turn leads to a private, split-level, south-east facing garden and split-level garage. A sweeping tarmac driveway, bordered with low hedging and lined with tall lanterns, wraps around the house, offering ample car parking space. This home has an impressive B1 energy rating, qualifying potential purchasers for green mortgage rates. There is geothermal, air to water, underfloor heating on both the ground floor and first floor, with zoned heat controls in each room. It also has the benefit of an inset wood burning stove in the main living room. All windows are double glazed, PVC sash windows and all internal doors are custom made in solid wood. It is of traditional build with block walls and cavity insulation and precast, hollow-core floor slabs. The location of this properly is ideal for school-going children. The village centre along with all three primary schools are nearby, as is Calasanctius Secondary School. Commuters enjoy the convenience of access that Oranmore offers to the M6 and M18 motorways. Access to Galway city by car via the M6 motorway is approximately a fifteen-minute journey during off peak traffic hours but if one opts to travel by train or bus, commute times are shortened considerably. Oranmore offers and excellent choice of supermarkets, recreational facilities, and restaurants. Rinville Park and Playground are wonderful nearby amenities for all to enjoy. Rinville Sailing Club, Galway Bay Golf Club and the Oranmore Maree GAA Club and community astro pitch provide the best possible opportunities, for children in particular, to develop in sport. This home is built and finished to an exceptionally high standard with no expense spared in the quality of fittings and finishes chosen and viewing is very highly recommended. Joint agents Keane Mahony Smith, Galway.