Ryehill, Monivea, Co. Galway, H65W681

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY CHARMING 2 / 3 BEDROOM LATE 1800’S REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED FORMER SCHOOLMASTER’S HOUSE NESTLING ON A SPLENDID MATURE SITE OF CIRCA 2.2 ACRES APPROX 1 MILE MONIVEA VILLAGE “Drom a Tseagail” Ryehill Monivea Co. Galway H65 W681 LOCATION: This property is located approx. 1 mile from unspoilt and scenic village of Monivea , 6 miles from the Medieval & Heritage town of Athenry and approximately 16 miles from Galway city in a lovely mature setting next to Ryehill Church . Monivea is a very popular and sought after character village with its distinctive unique wide open village greens . Monivea woods with its expansive walks and trails are a real treasure and ideal for family living offering local walkways and trails in a serene country village setting. Monivea is an excellent residential location with all the local residential amenities to hand to include new contemporary state of the art local National School, Shops, Church, Pubs, Garda barracks , Post Office , children’s playground and a wide range of local community facilities including pitches , community centre and entertainment facilities. Galway city is within an easy short commute and with a regular bus service offering excellent daily service. The area is also renowned for its sporting culture , natural amenities and unique village greens, and offers a splendid country lifestyle in a charming and unspoilt area. The catchment area boasts a fine selection of secondary schools at nearby Athenry. Athenry which is just a 10 minute drive offers a great shopping experience and range with Athenry Shopping Centre and Tesco as anchor store and also the new Aldi supermarket in Athenry town.Tuam is also within easy reach with motorway access from nearby Annagh Hill outside Abbeyknockmoy. Monivea boasts a beautiful new National School just up the road from the property. DESCRIPTION: The property is a unique residential property being the original Schoolmaster's house for the local Ryehill National school which was situated adjacent to the prioperty. The building was built we understand in the late 1800s and was constructed of stone and masonry type construction. The house was extended over the years and a more modern extension was added about 28 years back. The property has benefitted from substantial improvements and renovations over the years. The property has a characteristic appeal and is set on a mature site with fine mature trees and lawns with nice gardens and a large paddock to the rear which fronts out onto the local road at the back. In all , we understand the property nestles on a site of circa 2.2 Acres. This former School Master’s house comprises the original part which is of stone construction together with the rear annexe of mainly concrete block and mass concrete construction , with a pitched slate roof over the entire. The house has been re- roofed during the renovations. The heating to the house is by means of gas central heating and also boasts two feature fireplaces and the windows are of pvc double glazing. The house is well presented and is well maintained with both modern and old style finishes mixing the old and new. Outside the property has a well appointed rebuilt shed/store to the side and a tarmac entrance driveway with mature gardens surrounding the residence in a parkland setting. The overall Gross Internal Floor Area is approximately 1420 sq ft. ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation comprises as follows: Front hall tiled with ornate tiling to floor, teak front door Sitting room with beautiful slate and cast iron fireplace, feature walnut timber panelled walls, ornate brass wall lighting and centre light ,timber floor, generous electric sockets for home office Dining room with carpet, hot press which is shelved out and fine lagged hot water cylinder, immersion, stairway off. Rear hallway / lobby with small storage closet, glazed corridor, recess lights, terracotta tiled floor Toilet with wc, whb, terracotta tiled floor, velux roof light Large sun room with marble fireplace (gas) tiled floor, expansive glazing units to take in views of beautiful rear garden, patio doors Kitchen with fitted units, tiled floor, oven and hob and appliances First floor Bedroom 1 double room with feature window detail, carpet , closet Bedroom 2 double room with feature window detail, built in wardrobe, carpet Bathroom with wc, whb, shower, tiled throughout, towel radiator Landing with carpet and window overlooking rear garden Outside: site area c. 2.2 Acres o Tree lined driveway with tarmac surface o Mature gardens front and rear o Stone storage shed (rebuilt) with tiled floor, ESB and rewiring with ample sockets, TV and phone point, potential home office/ studio, water supply, shelving unit, feature wide teak doorway, ramped down to garden level, pitched slate roof and stone façade. o Large rear paddock with fine stone wall boundary fronting onto road. o Liscannor flagstone patio to south west facing rear patio area o Fine demesne type natural dry stone walls to most of the boundary o Mature parkland setting with variety of fine beech, sycamore and variety of fruit trees, apple trees and ornate landscape flowerbeds o Lovely mature orchard to south side of house o Front pavement with ancillary lawned areas and landscaping with feature front pillared pedestrian gate entrance and vehicular gate access to side FEATURES: • Original school master’s house dating back to late 1800’s • Extended and refurbished mid 1990’s • Re-roofed during refurbishment • Character filled stone built house with modern architecturally designed extension to absorb the sun from it’s south west orientation overlooking the private lush gardens • PVC double glazed windows, gas fired central heating • Set in serene countryside on beautiful mature large site of approximately 2.2 Acres • High natural stone wall to rear boundary fronting onto road offering privacy and further potential • Orchard and kitchen garden, wild parkland with variety of trees, shrubs and fruit trees, apple trees, etc. • Gross internal floor area approximately 1,420 sq ft • Located less than 1 mile to the picturesque village of Monivea with its wide open greens and local amenities and facilities, 6 miles Athenry and 16 miles Galway city. Well established residential area • Excellent scope for further expansion and development (STPP) • Well specificated garden shed / store • Beautiful property of elegance and provenance with fantastic appeal. • Fibre broadband in house, fitted security alarm system • Old world charm mixed with modern upgrades SERVICES: We understand that the property has all main services available to same. Sewage is by means of septic tank provision. However, we have not tested any services. BER: D2 BER NUMBER: 118704675 GUIDE PRICE: €425,000 VIEWINGS: Viewings are strictly by appointment with Auctioneers who are sole selling Agents.