O'Donnellan & Joyce has been instructed with the sale of this exceptional coastal family home, in the picturesque surroundings of Inverin, Co Galway.
An Chathair, Kilroe East, Inverin
Natural light is the best feature of any home, and this property certainly embodies that architectural imperative as it soaks up the wonderful light bounced up into the sky by the Burren across Galway Bay.
This large, detached house on an acre of ground with separate self-contained one bedroom apartment and garage is perfectly positioned in Indreabhán, on Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way, just 4km west of the charming seaside village An Spidéal.
Although west-facing, cleverly the living areas, kitchen, dining and sitting rooms are oriented southward to maximise the wonderful southerly aspect, especially from the upstairs sitting room with uninterrupted views of Galway Bay, The Burren and the Aran Islands.
This architect-designed home was thoughtfully planned and built in 2005 and is ready for a new family as the current owners seek to downsize.
The house
- Five or six large double bedrooms.
- Seven bathrooms, including five en suites with Grohe bathroom ware – power showers throughout.
- One large bathroom with Philippe Starke designed Duravit double bath suite and a guest wc.
- Large open kitchen and dining room with solid Shaker style cherrywood units with DuPont Corian kitchen island and countertops. Assorted Mielé, de Dietrich, Fisher & Paykel and Bosch appliances.
Large (8m x 6m ) upstairs sitting room complete with built-in bar, kitchenette (fridge and dishwasher ) and surround sound system and magnificent south-facing and commanding views over Galway Bay, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands.
This room is all the more comfortable for a remote-controlled mains gas fireplace with a beautiful Liscannor stone slab and Indian rosewood surround.
- Dual geothermal and gas central heating.
- Underfloor heating downstairs (zoned ).
- Solo radiator and gas-fire heating upstairs.
- 8.6kw solar panels with 10kW battery storage.
- Zappi 7kW EV charger.
- Eddi surplus solar water heater.
- Internal vacuum system.
- Limestone tiled entrance hall, vestibule, marble tiled kitchen, dining, utility and main bathroom.
- Feature bespoke metal, glass and olive ash stairs with a galleried upstairs walkway linking living and sleeping quarters.
- High-speed fibre broadband – ideal for hybrid work.
- Low-wattage downlights throughout.
- Main bathroom with full suite of Philippe Starck-designed Duravit double bath, wc, unit and Grohe walk-in shower.
- Beautiful, mature limestone rockery curated “wild” garden to front.
- Geothermal collector unit and lawn area to rear.
- State of the art wastewater treatment unit.
- Mains water.
- Ample parking.
- South-facing, private deck with enclosed barbecue.
- Covered patio area complete with furniture and firepit area.
Cottage (42sq m )
The garage building has been subdivided to offer a 22sq m garage and could offer a beautiful self-contained one-bedroom apartment – ideal for au-pair/home help/office/student or short/long-term letting.
Features
Oil fired central heating
Vaulted ceiling living area.
Full and comprehensive kitchen, living, dining area.
All modern conveniences and appliances.
High speed fibre broadband.
Newly redecorated en suite with walk-in shower.
Raised deck with outdoor seating and dining options.
Currently a top-rated Airbnb.
The garden is set out as a spring and summer garden comprising many native and local shrubs – montbretia, fuchsias, day lilies, trumpet lilies, heathers, roses, anemones, hostas, pyracanthas, hydrangeas – all that come to life from spring through to October each year.
Located on a quiet rural cul-de-sac, (L52017 ), 800m from R336, 4km from An Spidéal, Coill Rua Thoir enjoys the benefits of both quiet rural living and close proximity to all services and local amenities. This community comprises a series of family homes built predominantly over the last 20 years. It’s a neighbourhood that enjoys the simple and traditional “meitheal” mentality, where neighbours are exceptionally friendly and helpful though keen not to interfere.
Located 1.5km to the north is a freshwater lake, Loch Nualla, a wonderful and safe walk and from where you can see the Twelve Pins to the west and the entirety of Galway Bay, the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, and the Aran Islands to the south.
Such is the peace and quiet here, that it’s easy to forget the many amenities on one’s doorstep. Beaches, schools, sports clubs, pubs, churches and shops – all in the immediate hinterland.
Nearby amenities
Nearby beaches include Trá Sáilín (1km ), An Trá Mhór (1km ), and Trá an Spidéil (4km ).
There is a selection of local shops including Tesco (1.2km ), Spar (4km ), and a Texaco service station with Centra (4km ).
The area has two primary schools - Scoil Sailearna, Indreabhán (2km ) and Scoil Éinne, An Spidéal (4km ) - as well as post-primary schools Coláiste Cholmcille (2.5km ) and Coláiste Croí-Mhuire, An Spidéal (4km ).
Local GAA facilities include Cumann Micheál Breathnach (1.5km ), with grass and all-weather playing pitches, and indoor handball alley. Camogie, hurling and football are played across all ages and levels.
Also nearby are the playing pitches of Cumann an Spidéil (5km ).
Nearby cafes include Builín Blasta (4km ), an award-winning café for breakfast, lunch and early dinner; Rúnda barista (4km ), the best in the west coffee in the middle of an Spidéal; and Pota café (10km ), an award-winning café with a local provenance menu.
The nearest pub, meanwhile, is Tigh Chualáin (800m ), while Tigh Mholly (2.5km ), An Poitín Still (3km ), An Nead (4km ), An Crúiscín Lán (4km ), Tigh Phádraicín (9km ), and the Connemara Coast Hotel are also nearby.
The 12 Hotel in Barna is 15km away, and Salthill is just 20km away.
The R336 is serviced by an excellent Bus Éireann 424 bus, running approximately hourly in both directions from Galway city to Carna/An Cheathrú Rua from 07:30 through until 23:30 making Galway city very accessible whether for commuting, shopping or socialising.
The journey from Indreabhán to the Spanish Arch in Galway city takes around 30 minutes.
This is a rare opportunity to buy a property of this standard especially in an area where planning permission is difficult to obtain due to conditions such as housing need, language inurement clauses and Special Areas of Conservation.
Managing director Colm O’Donnellan says this is one of the finest homes that has come to market in recent times. The location offers the discerning purchase an idyllic rural setting, with all the modern-day conveniences that one would require.
The BER is A3. Size is 329.1sq m. Price is €795,000.
