Carraroe is a lovely coastal village and derives its name from An Cheathrú Rua, the red quarter or the russet rocky land. It is a popular holiday area for Irish speakers being in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and also attracts many visitors who come to appreciate the wonderful scenery in the area. Several of the early Christian sites in the vicinity have been associated with the saints of Aran but the area appears to have been inhabited at an even earlier age by prehistoric people. There are many facilities including a church, schools, pubs, restaurants, Post Office and supermarkets in the area, the property is 2 km from the village.
From Galway, take the R336 coast road to Barna, Furbo, Spiddal, Inverin, Costello and Carraroe. Go through Carraroe village and passing the church Séipéal Mhic Dara' on your left, take the next left turn, and continue on for approx. 1.7 km then taking a right turn down a small boreen road just after the property with the Eircode H91 XT8W. Continue for a further 350 metres along this road, then taking a right turn and the next immediate left turn and the house is located on your right hand side just after the property with the Eircode H91 XY8R.
DNG Martin O'Connor Estate Agents are delighted to present for sale by DNG Online Auction on the 10th of August 2023, this 4 bedroom two storey property with fantastic renovation potential in Carraroe, Connemara. The property itself sits on a stunning south facing site of c. 0.2713 Ha (0.67 acres) with excellent sea views in this scenic location, along the Wild Atlantic Way. In need of of complete renovation the property lends itself to be further extended to capture its unique setting with enormous potential, it is also eligible for the vacant home renovation grant which will greatly assist in its renovation.
The property's accommodation on the ground floor consists of an entrance porch, kitchen/living/dining room, bedroom & bathroom with the rear hallway leading to the bathroom and Hot Press. Ascending the stairs to the first floor, there are three further double bedrooms. Attached to the side of the house there is a storage shed while in the side garden there is another shed. This property offers the prospective buyer the excellent opportunity, especially to those with non local links to sites, to acquire a property in the area and renovate to one's own taste to use as their own home or alternatively as a secluded holiday residence.
The property is conveniently located a mere 2.1 km from the thriving village of Carraroe and its host of amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, post office, national school, & secondary school and only 4.7 km from Trá an Dóilín (Coral Strand Blue Flag Beach), famous for its coral beach and crystal clear waters. Carraroe is also within commuting distance of vibrant city of Galway.
For further details, contact DNG Martin O'Connor on 091 866708.
Entrance Porch - 6' 4" x 6' 3"
Kitchen/Living/Dining Room - 15' x 10' 1"
With open fireplace. Stairs to first floor.
Living Room - 15' x 10' 1"
Positioned off the kitchen/living/dining room to the right with open fireplace. Overlooking the front garden with sea views.
Bedroom 1 - 15' 4" x 5' 9"
Doubled bedroom positioned off the kitchen/living/dining room to the left with tiled flooring. Overlooking the front garden.
Return Hallway - 8' x 7' 9"
Exit door to rear of property.
Bathroom - 8' x 5' 10"
With bath, w.h.b., & w.c. Hot Press.
Living Room - 15' x 10' 1"
With open fireplace and sea views.
Landing -
With wood flooring.
Bedroom 2 - 15' 11" x 6' 8"
Bedroom 3 - 12.83m x 9.66m
Door into bedroom 4.
Hallway -
Bedroom 4 - 15' 9" x 9' 11"
Windows to the front and rear of this room.
Shed 1 - 14.83m x 12.75m
Attached to the side of the house. Used for general storage.
Shed 2 -
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