LOCATION

 

The location of Aghinish, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo is set on a peninsula of Lough Mask. 'Aghinish' is the old Irish word for 'Island of horses' and is part of SAC (Special Area of Conservation). It is very unspoilt territory, that will appeal to nature lovers. The house benefits from fishing and hunting rights and is placed beside two of the world's top fishing lakes for wild brown trout, pike, perch, and game hunting areas, Lough Mask and Lough Carra. 

 

Keel Lodge Coach House is located close to the shores of Lough Mask, 6.5kms north of Ballinrobe in Co. Mayo.  This is a pleasant and scenic rural location with access directly off the N84.   Keel Lodge Coach House is on the shore line of Lough Mask, renowned for World champion Fly Fishing competition. You have the best of both worlds being right beside the lake and a short drive to the coast with many blue flag beaches. It is approximately 46km from Galway and Tuam connects motorway to Dublin. A short drive away is famous village of Cong with its world class hotel Ashford Castle, where you can take the Lough Corrib Cruise. Sailing and water pursuits of Clew Bay are close by. Bike trails are a short drive to Tourmakeady, the Greenway and Lough Conn cycling loops. While mountain climbing at Croagh Patrick, Maam Cross, and Connemara are within close proximity.

Ballinrobe is a sizeable town and provides all essential amenities includes shops, schools, Golf Club, Horse Racing Track, etc.  The property is also close to both Westport and Castlebar, which both offer a broad range of retail, leisure and business amenities.  This area is highly accessible via road and rail, either from  Westport, Castlebar and Galway, and by air to Knock Airport which is located approximately 45 minutes away.  Shannon Airport (for US flights) is about 1.5 hours from Ballinrobe. 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

Keel Lodge Coach House is a unique 2-storey barn conversion that features the limestone from the region. The barn structure has been carefully restored to conserve its original structure that dates back to circa 1740, but reconstructed and architecturally designed in 2009 as a new build.  This property lends itself to a 4-bed family home, a holiday home or a commercial investment opportunity that can provide instant letting income, as weekly/monthly lets are at a premium in this area.

 

Extending to approximately 150sq.m (1,600sq.ft0, the property is constructed of a mixture of solid limestone together with rendered concrete block walls under a series of slate roofs.  Windows in the main are double glazed uPVC.  This substantial property offers 4 en suite bedrooms together with generous living accommodation over ground and first floors.

 

FEATURES

 

?          South east facing

?          Built to a B3 energy rating

?          4 bedrooms with ensuite

?          High vaulted ceiling in both living rooms.

?          Comes with commercial fire certificate compliant with public regulations

?          WIFI signal - ideal for working from home.

?          Private rear walled garden with steps to upper access of mature trees

?          Car parking to side and front of the house.

?          Double glazed windows throughout

?          Deck to rear with sun covered patio

?          Woodland trails at Creagh Woods 3km away

?          Small pier to launch kayak

 

 SERVICES

 

The property has the following services

 

Sewerage        -           On-site septic tank

Water               -           Shared well

Electricity         -           Mains

Heating            -           Oil fired central heating & solid fuel stove

 

TITLE

 

Registered Freehold title held within Folio MY83296F.

 

VIEWINGS

 

Strictly by prior appointment with sole selling agent O’Toole & Co.   Contact Gerard O’Toole on info@tot.ie or Emma Minish O’Toole on emma@tot.ie or call 098 28000