Oughterard, on the shores of Lough Corrib, is a delightful historic village situated right at the gateway to the beautiful Connemara mountains.
Its mix of contemporary and well-maintained traditional stone-fronted architecture combined with lovely scenery give it the idyllic setting of a small, charming, Irish village in which to comfortably reside.
The village has an interesting history – Aughnanure Castle, located just outside the village, was built following the Norman invasion by Walter De Burgh, the First Earl of Ulster, in about 1256. Prior to this the O’Flaherty clan had owned a sizeable area from Galway to Clifden on the far west coast, and by the end of the 13th century they had reconquered their land and built their tower house on the same site as De Burgh.
Lough Corrib, running alongside Oughterard, is the largest lake in the Republic and it not only offers spectacular views, but is also world renowned for wild trout and Atlantic salmon fishing. There are many lovely trails in the area; indeed, the Connemara mountains, with their rocky landscape, bogs, and scattered lakes provide wonderful sights for hillwalkers and nature lovers.
Other attractions include the 18-hole Ougherard Golf Course, lake tours, traditional gift shops and workshops, and many more. At the Glengowla Mines you can learn how lead and silver were mined from the roots of the Connemara mountains in the 19th century.
The Quiet Man Bridge is located five miles past Oughterard, down the Leam Road, which was the setting for the 1950s film The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. There are daily buses to and from Galway and Clifden.
Rinneroon is a magnificent property located on the shores of Lough Corrib, fronting onto and overlooking Rinneroon Bay. Set on a sheltered site of approximately 1.4 acres/0.57 hectare of established gardens, it benefits from c140 metres of lake frontage, including a timber jetty for boats, and offering breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and countryside beyond.
The residence was built in 1999/2000 and offers a high standard of fit out with comfortable accommodation. Care, thought, and attention to detail are evident in the design and fit out of this home.
Extending to approximately 4,297square feet (399 square metres ), its rooms are spacious, bright, and all take advantage of the glorious lakeside setting with views from many of the rooms over the lake or onto the gardens.
There is a delightful sensation of welcome and homeliness within, with bright, spacious, well proportioned, rooms and a conservatory and games room to the rear. Porcelain tiled floors, pine open-beam ceilings, bay windows, and a Jacuzzi bath all add to the beauty of this marvellous home.
A detached garage measuring c475 square feet (45 square metres ) further complements the house, offering room for storage as required.
Rinneroon’s extensive, mature, gardens and grounds have been a labour of love for the present owners who have planned and developed them into the magnificent asset that they are now. The lawns are laid out at the front, down to the lakeshore and to the rear of the property, surrounded by colourful flower and shrub borders. Charmingly tucked away among mature trees and a naturally planted woodland area with water features, and accessed by a variety of walkways and paths, the property is enclosed by hedges which offer privacy.
The site has a vegetable plot with apple trees, fruit bushes, wood store, and raised vegetable beds.
The lake frontage, in addition to its far-reaching views, also has an attractive timber gazebo and access dock/jetty.
There is a sense of peace, tranquillity, and calm about this special place and property.
Asking price is €950,000. The BER is C1, on BER cert no 106489719. Size is 399sq m (4,295sq ft ) approximately.
Viewings are by appointment with Tony Kavanagh, Sherry FitzGerald, One Galway Central, Forster Street, Galway, 091 569 123/086 8108355 or email [email protected].
