Rakerin, Kilbeacanty, Co. Galway

Keane Mahony Smith are delighted to offer to the market this fantastic family home in Co. Galway, located in an attractive rural community, yet just 3 minutes from the amenities of Gort town.

This impressive 5-bedroom home extends to over 1,866 sq.ft (173.4 sq.m) and stands on a perfectly elevated site of 0.5 acres. The sites elevation affords the property uninterrupted views of rolling green countryside with a south-facing rear aspect granting sunlight to the rear patio area, living room, dining room and rear bedrooms.

The property is located in the townland of Rakerin in Kilbeacanty, Co. Galway. This rural location enjoys peaceful surroundings fronting onto a quiet tertiary road. Despite its detached positioning, the property is just 50m from the R353 main Kilbeacanty road and 800m from the R380 Gort-Loughrea road. Kilbeacanty National School is a short 450m stroll, while the church and GAA club are within 1km.

For all other amenities, Gort town is just over 2kms from the home. Gort offers a vast array of facilities such as Lidl, Aldi, Supervalu, Centra, pubs, restaurants, hotels, schools, GAA and Rugby clubs, community centre, train and bus station and much more. Gort also provides access to the M18 motorway and as a result this property is an ideal location for commuters being just 30kms to Ennis, 20kms to Loughrea, 30kms to Athenry, 32kms to Galway City and 60kms to Limerick City. Shannon Airport is also just 50kms south.

The property was originally constructed in 1981 and has since been thoughtfully extended and refurbished to modern standards throughout. The residence is of concrete block construction with double-glazed PVC windows, oil-fired central heating and newly installed boiler.

The accommodation includes a glass porch to the front, entrance lobby and internal corridor, family room with dual aspect windows and open fireplace, and magnificent open plan kitchen, living and dining area. The fully-fitted kitchen comprises solid-fuel stove, integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer, gas hob and oven. The living area is a highly impressive feature of the home, with a double-height south-facing window wall, timber-clad ceiling and exposed beams, and patio doors leading to the rear outdoor area. The utility room is also fully-fitted with a side door leading to the detached garage. The patio area is finished in concrete and provides a idyllic setting for outdoor dining.

The property boasts 5 double bedrooms, 3 of which have fitted wardrobes, while the master bedroom benefits from a fully-fitted walk-in wardrobe and fully-tiled private ensuite. The master bedroom is of generous proportions with dual aspect windows and carpeted flooring. The main family bathroom comprises full bath and separate shower.

The substantial detached garage features a roller shutter door and separate pedestrian door. The landscaped gardens feature mature shrubbery and trees with tarmacadam drive and concrete post fencing.

The property has achieved a C1 BER with high levels of insulation throughout and newly installed boiler as of January 2024. It is an amazing family home that will provide a spacious and functional area to facilitate modern family life.

We highly recommend viewing of this property to fully appreciate its features.