Keel Lodge Coach House, Aghinish, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

LOCATION

Keel lodge, Aghinish, is set on a quiet peninsula jutting into Lough Mask. It is a short walk to one of the world's top fishing lakes, renowned for its wild brown trout, pike and perch. Lough Carra and Lough Conn are also within a 30 min. drive from the property.
'Aghinish', Irish for 'Island of horses,' is part of a SAC (Special Area of Conservation). Set along a lane of green fields full of horses and lake views, the area has a quiet peace that would appeal to nature lovers.

The property is a short drive off the N84 to Galway (50 km), 18 Km from Tourmakeady, 6.5 km to Ballinrobe town, Co. Mayo, providing the closest amenities.
Ashford Castle, 5* hotel and golf course, beside the beautiful village of Cong is a short drive away. Castlebar and Westport, with its surrounding blue flag beaches, are within 25 minutes of the property offering a choice of shopping, restaurants, bars, cycle routes and water sports as well as all other required amenities.

This area is highly accessible via road and rail and air. Knock Airport (European flights) is a 50-minute drive, Shannon Airport (International flights) is approx. 1.5 hours away.

DESCRIPTION

Keel Lodge Coach House is a unique 2-storey barn conversion that features the limestone from the region. The barn building has been carefully restored to conserve its original structure which dates to circa 1740. It was fully reconstructed and architecturally designed in 2009 as a new build.
This property is laid out as a 4-bed, 2 receptions, home. It has planning permission as a guest house and has fire certification for same, providing various options as either a family home, or business investment opportunity providing instant letting income.

Extending to approximately 150sq.m (1, 600sq.ft), the property is constructed of a mixture of solid limestone together with rendered concrete block walls under a series of slate roofs. Windows in the main are double glazed uPVC.
This substantial property offers 4 ensuite bedrooms, generous living accommodation consisting of two receptions and large kitchen with double doors to the back garden.
The back garden continues up stone steps to a raised area that could be cultivated and incorporated into the grounds with ease.

FEATURES

Southeast facing
Built to a B3 energy rating
4 ensuite bedrooms
High vaulted ceiling in both living rooms.
Comes with commercial fire certificate, planning compliant for commercial use.
Wi-Fi
Private rear walled garden with steps to upper access of mature trees
Car parking to side and front of the house.
Double glazed windows throughout
Deck to rear with sun covered patio
Woodland trails at Creagh Woods 3km away
5-minute walk to Lough Mask.

SERVICES

The property has the following services

Sewerage - On-site septic tank
Water - Private shared well - off-site
Electricity - Mains
Heating - Oil fired central heating & solid fuel stove

TITLE

Registered Freehold title.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment with sole selling agent O'Toole & Co. Contact Gerard O'Toole or Emma Minish O'Toole

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL: 2.61m x 2.12m
Tiled floor

SEPARATE WC: 2.15m x 0.91m
Tiled floor, wc, whb

LIVING ROOM:
6.67m x 4.14m
Vaulted ceiling with timber panelled beams, large cut limestone fireplace with solid fuel stove and wooden beam

MAIN LIVING ROOM 5.08m x 4.62m
Tiled floor, extensive glazing, double doors through to rear garden, vaulted ceiling.

KITCHEN 4.0m x 4.63m
Tiled floor, door to rear, centre island, gas hob, part vaulted ceiling with Velux window

LAUNDRY ROOM 1.03m x 1.5m

REAR HALLWAY: 6.0m x 1.8m
Tiled floor, original exterior stone wall feature

BEDROOM (1): 3.0m x 3.37m
Tiled floor, plastered and painted walls

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 2.5m x 0.87m
Tiled walls, tiled floor, shower, wc, whb

BEDROOM (2): 3.54m x 3.30m
Tiled floor, plastered and painted walls

DRESSING ROOM: 2.12m x 2.5m

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.55m x 1.17m
Tiled walls, tiled floors, wc, whb, electric shower

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: 1.8m x 2.0m
Access to first floor is via a timber staircase

BEDROOM (3): 3.59m x 2.47m

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 2.42m x 0.87m
Tiled walls, tiled floor, wc, whb, shower

BEDROOM (4): 3.38m x 2.48m
Timber floor, part vaulted ceiling plastered and painted ceiling

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: 0.87m x 2.45m
wc, whb, shower, tiled walls and tiled floors.

GUIDE PRICE 350,000

DIRECTIONS

Follow directions for Eircode F31D267