Charming Country Property on c 3.5 acres of gardens and pasture, with stables and outshed.
Roxborough Lodge, dating from 2006, is a fine sized architect designed Country Residence on
approx 3.5 acres of beautifully presented gardens and lawns with stables and paddock,
located 10 minutes drive from Ballinrobe, County Mayo, and an 8 minute drive to the shores of
Lough Carra at Brownstown Bay.
This elegant and cleverly designed property, measuring 185 sqm. is presented for sale in superb decorative condition, and is sure to attract serious attention on the open market for those purchasers wishing to live the peaceful country life with a wealth of rural activities to enjoy. Nearby Lough Carra, a predominantly spring fed lake with a variety of wildlife, offers many activities such as fishing, swimming, bird watching and woodland walks near the dramatic ruins of historic Moore Hall.
The renowned 13th Century Ballintubber Abbey is just 20 mins. drive away.
Ballinrobe town has an array of well stocked supermarkets, garden centres and hardware stores, plus medical centres, and of course schools.
The general area is famous for its access to some of the best fishing lakes in Western Europe, being well positioned in easy reach of Lough Mask, Lough Corrib and Lough Carra.
Other nearby attractions include: Ashford Castle in Cong, with Golf Course, School of Falconry and Equestrian Centre. Also Cong Abbey ruins are very interesting, if you are looking for peace and tranquility; From Cong, Boat trips can be taken on Lough Corrib.
Ballinrobe Golf Course, once voted best Parkland Course in Connaught is a 15 min drive.
Ballinrobe also boasts a National Racecourse, one of only four in the West, which
has previously been voted the best Racecourse in Ireland.
The town also hosts the World Fly-Fishing Championships on an annual basis.
The property is within easy driving distance of Connemara, an area of outstanding natural beauty with a wealth of activities to enjoy.
The magnificent 19th century Kylemore Abbey is an easy drive away, as is Killary fjord in Leenane – the only fjord in Ireland.
The Property;
Externally the property is accessed from a quiet country road via timber gates set in recessed
walls made of local stone.
The Residence is set back on the land to ensure privacy, and surrounded by beech and laurel
hedging and well maintained mature gardens and lawns,
with paved patio area for al fresco dining. The Gardens are very attractive, with Ash trees, damson
bushes, wild climbing roses and honeysuckle, apple trees, a weeping Cotoneaster tree,
and array of interesting seasonal flowers and shrubs.
The pebble driveway leads down to the rear of the property, where there are three stables with workshop (92 sqm) and yard.
Past the yard lies a paddock, suitable for a few ponies. Planning permission has been granted for
the erection of a boat shed.
The Residence:
The viewer will be very pleased with the presentation of the accommodation.
Each individual room has a character of its own, and much thought has gone into the design with particular attention to the colour
schemes and positioning of windows to maximise natural light and spectacular garden views from practically every room.
The accommodation is presented as follows;
Entrance Hall with tiled floor, leading into:
Open Plan Kitchen/ Dining Room leading into Living Room.
The Kitchen is very charming, with a generous array of hand made fitted kitchen cabinets, tiled floors and
timbered ceiling painted to compliment the fittings.
Rayburn cooker 400 with a rating of 80,000BTU. This also provides heating to the house.
Belfast sink, windows overlooking the beautiful gardens.
The Chimney Breast, which has been made a distinctive feature, divides the Kitchen/ Dining room from the Living room.
Living Room with woodburning stove, timbered ceiling, library shelving,
French doors leading to the gardens. A serene and tranquil room.
Utility/ Pantry, with fitted cupboards, Belfast sink; piped for washing machine and dryer.
Tiled floors, and WC Beside. Rear Exit.
Tiled corridor/ Boot Room leads to Study/ Home Office (or ground floor Double Bedroom).
Staircase to First Floor:
Corridor with fitted cupboards for storage,
Three Double Bedrooms all with their own individual style.
Of particular note are the circular windows framing wonderful views of the Gardens.
All floors carpeted, built in wardrobes,
Large Bathroom, with WC and WHB, heated towel rail.
Separate Shower room with WC and WHB, Heated towel rail.
HEATING: Oil Fired Central Heating: Underfloor heating on Ground Floor, with radiators upstairs.
Bathrooms have electric underfloor heating. All windows and coders are double glazed.
The front and back doors are hardwood and the windows are aluminium all by Munster Joinery.
Water Source; Local scheme.
Effluent Treatment: Envirocare Klargester Effluent Treatment System.
Ber: CI. 106539075.
This attractive residence would be suitable as a family home, holiday or retirement property.
The location of the property gives easy access to local schools, amenities and shopping at nearby Ballinrobe, just a ten minute drive.
For further details and viewing arrangements please contact;
Helen Cassidy, MRICS B.A.(Mod)MSCSI, Auctioneer and Valuer, Clonbur House, Clonbur, County Galway, Ireland.
Viewers enter the property at their own risk. Please take care.
helencassidyauctioneer@gmail.com
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