Quiet Country Living in Ireland's Northwest
Boyle, EU - Ireland
$ 315,000

Charming country cottage property on one acre in a quiet and unspoiled corner of Ireland's Northwest, nestled in the foothills of the Curlew Mountains. The property is perfectly rural but only 7 miles from Boyle town with all schools, shops and amenities. It is only a mile from Lough Arrow (8 miles long, famous trout fishery) , and 2 miles from Lough Key, part of the great River Shannon navigation system, and borders on Ireland?s Lakeland.
There are three 18-hole golf courses within 15 miles. It is only 25 miles to Yeats's home town Sligo, one of the principal cities on Ireland's west coast with famous surfing beaches, affordable salmon fishing, Lough Gill and the Isle of Inishfree. Knock International Airport is ca. 40 minutes away and Sligo Regional Airport is 25 minutes. A Traditional Irish pub is in easy walking distance; primary school and Catholic church are approx. 1 mile away. The land is in grass, fenced for horses and surrounded by mature beech and western red cedar. There is a cottage garden with old roses, strawberry ground cover and lavender. The property is in excellent condition and consists of a fully restored old 2-story stone granary, a 1-story traditional Irish cottage style house, and a newer building (ca.540 sq ft), currently workshop and finished veterinary surgery. The cottage and the granary's ground floor are flagstoned with famous Liscannor Stone. The custom-made windows (19 !) are red deal , 4 panel double glazed, 2-wing open out, fashioned after Bavarian farmhouse style, meant to let the sunshine in. There is an open fire place in the living room in the cottage, and an old fireplace in the granary can be re-opened if so wished. Oil-fired central heating (ecologically cleaner kerosene). E-mail now for more information.
Photographs of house and area here:
http://uk.f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/fiddlinvet2000/my_photos

This property would suit a small family that wants to raise their children in a crime-free environment. Would also suit a professional or retired couple perfectly. Fishermen, golfers, hikers and sailors are in heaven here.

Schools and Shopping
primary school less than one mile from house. Secondary schools approx. 7 miles. Technical college 7 miles, and univerity college approx. 25 miles away.