Description
The Stone House is a luxurious, uniquely designed, five-bedroom, five-bathroom, split-level, partly two-storey, property set on a rocky hillside with stunning views towards the Sky Road peninsula and overlooking Streamstown Bay and some of the western islands. Set between the beautiful Sky Road Peninsula and the Twelve Pins Mountain Range the property is located a mere 2 km from Clifden making the Stone House a very convenient property for those wishing to relocate to the beautiful west coast of Ireland.
Constructed of cavity block and insulated timber frame, faced with stone the property has an impressive BER (Energy saving) rating, centrally heated by a state-of-the-art EcoForest Heat pump and recently fitted throughout with Energlaze triple coated eGlass (2022). The property comprises of a largely open plan design with picturesque feature windows which optimize the breath-taking sea and island views.
The property has exceptionally spacious living and reception areas allowing enormous potential for business, B & B, Air B & B and work-at-home opportunities (currently being used for ceramics studios). The residence comprises several areas of open plan design with feature windows to optimize the sea and island views and has ample parking, part concrete, part tarmac.
There are two main entrances at The Stone House with the upper entrance hallway opening from a sunny patio area into a spacious open plan kitchen/living/dining room (also with separate patio door) with stunning views out to the Atlantic. The living room features a Nestor-Martin temperature controlled, slow-burning, wood/solid-fuel stove and timber clad white wash ceilings, Chinese slate flooring, dining area and a cream country style kitchen with all mod-cons. Off the kitchen is a good sized utility room and access to a private rear patio area with herb gardens.
Off the sitting room there are steps to a corridor which provide access to a bright and spacious main bathroom, a large master bedroom with full en-suite bathroom, (and a) double bedroom with views to Streamstown and a third, front-facing bedroom with en-suite shower room, again with stunning views.
The lower main entrance accesses directly into an open plan space, sitting/dining area with the outer door accessing a lower patio area, also with stunning views over Streamstown. All floors in this area are solid oak.
Also accessed from the end of the corridor are extensive workshops, currently used for pottery making. A beautiful open wood staircase leads to a large office area and two more very spacious deluxe bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, exposed wooden beams and concealed lighting.
It is situated only 2 kms (1.25 miles) from the capital town of Connemara, Clifden, on the famous Wild Atlantic Way tourist coastal route. Galway city is 70 kms (50 miles) and Shannon and Ireland West (Knock) Airports are convenient. Clifden town has many restaurants and pubs and has traditional music each evening during the summer and most evenings during the winter months and the town is host to many arts events and festivals throughout the year. Within a short distance by car there is the Clifden to Galway walking and cycle Greenway and the Connemara National Park which boasts several good walking routes within the park including a trek up Diamond Hill; Kylemore Abbey is a 20-minute drive. .
Several Horse Riding facilities and a championship Golf course are available nearby; there are adventure centres, a diving centre plus deep sea, salmon, trout and lake fishing. The beaches are lovely, and vary from quiet and tranquil to rugged cliffs. Ferries from Cleggan and Roonah will bring you to Inisbofin, Clare and Inisturk islands and all with a backdrop of the Twelve Ben mountains. Accommodation
Entrance Hallway - 2.06m x 1.86m
Slate flooring
Living/Dining Room - 5.42m x 1.76m
Bright room with Chinese slate flooring, dual aspect windows, Nestor-Martin temperature controlled, slow-burning, wood/solid-fuel stove, whitewashed timber clad ceiling, feature lighting, exit door, access to kitchen, sea views
Kitchen - 4.69m x 1.76m
Chinese slate flooring, built-in kitchen units with tiled splashback, whitewashed timber clad ceiling, feature lighting,
Utility Room - 3.1m x 3.0m
Positioned off the kitchen with exit door to garden
Master Bedroom - 4.89m x 4.0m
Positioned to the rear of the property on the lower floor with carpeted flooring and en-suite bathroom.
Master En-Suite Bathroom - 4.0m x 1.02m
Tiled floor to ceiling, with corner bath/shower, w.c. & w.h.b.
Bathroom - 4.0m x 1.9m
Tiled flooring and bath surround, w.h.b. & w.c.
Bedroom 2 - 4.4m x 3.2m
Positioned to the front of the property
Bedroom 3 - 4.0m x 3.2m
Positioned to the front of the property with carpeted flooring, window overlooking the front garden with en-suite shower room.
En-Suite - 2.5m x 0.9m
Tiled floor.
Lounge -
(4.7m x 3.7m) + (4.3m x 3.4m)Timber flooring, dual aspects, patio doors to exterior, rad covers, excellent sea views
Workshop/ Kitchen (Inner) - 3.64m x 2.28m
Workshop (Outer) - 5.2m x 3.75m
Office - 4.12m x 3.65m
Located on the first floor of the property.
Bedroom 4 - 7.55m x 3.65m
Spacious double bedroom positioned on the 1st floor with recessed lighting, carpeted flooring, exposed beams, Velux window. Stunning sea and countryside views.
En-Suite Bathroom - 3.3m x 2.54m
Tiled floor to ceiling with bath/shower, w.c. & w.h.b., Velux window.
Bedroom 5 - 7.55m x 3.61m
Spacious double bedroom positioned on the 1st floor with recessed lighting, carpeted flooring, exposed beams, Velux window. Stunning sea and countryside views.
En-Suite - 2.38m x 1.5m
Tiled floor to ceiling with shower, w.c. & w.h.b.
Features
- Circa 3315 sq.ft. property on an elevated site of 0.40 Ha / 1 acre
- Ideal for use as two houses
- High speed fibre-optic broadband
- Satellite TV with 8 room distribution hub
- Scenically located on the Wild Atlantic Way tourist route
- BER rating originally B2 (awaiting reassessment due to upgrading)
- Central and water heating by state-of-the-art EcoForest Heat Pump (installed in 2022)
- Large " Steeltech" insulated coated steel garden shed (3.5 x 3.5m)
- Local water supply, pressurised.
- Registered septic sewage system
- Close proximity to Clifden town
- Beautifully presented accommodations
- Stunning views
- Fishing and Golf nearby
- Horse riding, cycling, fishing, walking routes nearby
- Mature gardens
- EV Charger installed (7.5Kw)
BER Details
BER: B2
BER No: 110549284
Energy Performance Indicator: 118.57 Negotiator
H71VY45 
