The Old Schoolhouse
Rossduane
Kilmeena
Westport
Co Mayo
F28 H102

The Old Schoolhouse is a former national school now converted to a residence which is located in a peaceful area of Kilmeena, just off the old Westport to Newport Road.

The floor area measures approximately 113.1 sq m/1,217 sq ft. Ground floor accommodation comprises of an entrance hall with original tiled floor and Victorian stained-glass window, a large living room with double height ceiling, exposed original stone wall and a feature cast iron fireplace with a solid fuel stove. The kitchen/dining room has a timber ceiling with feature beams, exposed original stone backsplash and staircase to first floor. The Jack and Jill bathroom is also used in part as a utility space and is accessed off the main bedroom and hallway. The second bedroom is currently being used as a music/recording studio with patio doors to the gardens.

On the first floor there is an art studio and an office, which could offer additional bedroom space with some minor works.

Originally built circa 1880 and then rebuilt in the 1940s using the original stone, the property has been lovingly refurbished in more recent times into a charming unique cottage, whilst keeping some of the original character. Modernisation work carried out includes an extension to the rear, the fitting of double-glazed sash windows, new floors, insulation and a new roof.

Garden
Externally, the property sits on a mature site with parking to the front and a stone shed with dry fuel store to the side. The gardens extend around the property and the tree lined boundary offers extra privacy.

Location
Kilmeena is a lovely countryside area midway between Westport and Newport and the property is within an eight minute drive of both towns. Nearby amenities include Kilmeena National School, Kilmeena Church and the Great Western Greenway pedestrian and cycle path is directly accessed via a private entrance to the rear of the property.

OFFERS IN EXCESS €295,000

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Former National School lovingly refurbished to a residence.
Two ground floor bedrooms with first floor potential for additional rooms with minor works
Some original property features including:
Feature stained glass window.
Living room Murano hand blown central light
Exposed stone walls
Set on a mature site with direct greenway access.

Entrance Hall 5.42m x 1.53 Original tiled floor, double height ceiling, feature stained glass window
Kitchen/Dining Room 5.65m x 4.0m Limed oak Lino floor, painted shaker style kitchen, eye level oven, gas hob, mini dishwasher, ceramic sink, pull out larder press, American fridge/freezer, exposed stone wall and partially tiled splashback
Living Room 5.65m x 4.0m Solid wood floor, exposed original stone wall, cast iron fireplace with solid fuel stove, antique blown glass light, high ceilings
Bedroom One 4.9m x 3.6m Laminate floor, blinds, built in wardrobe
Bedroom Two 4.9m x 3.6m Wide board pine floor, shelved units, light filled, access to garden
Jack & Jill Bathroom 4.1m x 2.0m Tiled floor, shower, wc, whb,, utility area plumbed for washing machine & tumble dryer
First Floor  
Art Room 4.2m x 1.7m Carpeted floor, built in units
Office 4.5m x 2.0m Carpeted floor, built in units

BER: D1
BER Number: 117182543
Energy Performance Indicator: 248.66

Westport is a town in County Mayo, situated at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular tourist destination, and scores highly for Quality of Life. It has also won the prestigious Irish Tidy Towns Competition three times; in 2001, 2006 and 2008. In 2012 it won the Best Place to Live in Ireland competition run by The Irish Times. This highlights the strong community values in the area.

Between the last two censuses (2006 and 2011) the town has shown growth in population, from 5163 to 5543.