An Sean Scoil, Farravaun, Oughterard, Galway, H91 VRF8

SITUATION: The property is situated only five miles from the village of Oughterard, on a lovely part of the Glann Road, just two miles from the Hill of Doon, and in one of the most sought after locations in Connemara. Oughterard is a charming village on the shores of Lough Corrib - the internationally renowned wild brown trout fishery. Known as the gateway to Connemara, Oughterard is well known for its range of shops, pubs and hotels which cater for the large numbers of visitors who come to take advantage of the fishing, walking, boating and other leisure activities for which this village is justly famous. Golf is available at the 18 hole Oughterard golf course, set in natural parkland and there are six other golf courses within an hour's drive.
The property is 18 miles from the regional capital of the West, Galway City, with its mainline road, rail and air connections and extensive and substantial cultural, commercial and retail facilities. Shannon Airport is some 2 hours from the property.

THE HOUSE: Farravaun School was originally constructed in 1891, and closed in the late 1950's. The property was then converted into a dwelling house in the early 1980's by Reverend P. Eston. The property was substantially upgraded to the beautiful property that it is today in circa 2002. The property is set on a site of 0.44 hectares (1.09 acres), is of stone construction (benefitting from dry lining and insulation internally) with a rendered exterior under a slated roof and extends to 155 square meters. An Sean Scoil was renovated beautifully with oak used in most places, providing high quality craftsmanship to a superior level. The accommodation is tastefully and beautifully presented throughout provides high quality fixtures and fittings, with no attention to details missed. It comprises of an entrance hall, with doors leading to sitting room with a full height ceiling and stove, dining room, cloakroom, ground floor double bedroom (with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) and oak stairs rising to the first floor. There is also a kitchen and utility room with access to the rear garden. To the first floor there are 2/3 bedrooms (one with ensuite and walk in wardrobe) and a family bathroom.