Lot 5487605, Castledaly, Moate, Co. Westmeath

Sale Type: For Sale by Private Treaty
Overall Floor Area: 137 m² Kearney Auctioneers are delighted to present to the market, this lovely detached family home with all the benefits of open space and country living, less than 5 minutes from Moate town and Exit 7 off the M6 Motorway. A great opportunity to purchase a centrally located home offering scope to extend and improve on the c.0.5 acre site. This property has been vacant in excess of two years and will qualify for the Vacant Homes Grant of up to €50,000.

This C2-rated home boasts generously proportioned, light-filled and flexible accommodation over two floors, briefly comprising a welcoming vestibule, inner hallway, three large reception rooms, kitchen, conservatory and downstairs toilet. Upstairs, the brightly lit landing provides access to four double bedrooms, family bathroom and walk-in hot-press. The house is oriented to maximise natural daylight. The breakfast/dining room and sitting room enjoy the morning sun while the main living and kitchen areas with strategically placed glazing enjoy midday to evening sun.

Evident throughout the house is The former owner's passion for education and learning is evident throughout the house, the daughter of a local historian, her life was steeped in literature, while much of her book collection is archived, the house is full of bookshelves and sunny spots to rest and read.

Constructed in the early 1980s, the property benefits from dual heating systems, an outside oil-fired boiler and a solid fuel range with a back boiler heat both the water and radiators. The open fire generates additional warmth and ambience in the sitting room. The high BER rating of C2 is a favourable consequence of cavity wall and attic insulation. The property is close to Castledaly National School, excellent secondary schools are available in both Moate and Athlone. The Technical University of The Shannon is a ten-minute drive.

Outside, the front area is laid out in lawn and lightly landscaped. The remaining site area to the side of the property is under grass. The detached garage is located on the right-hand side of the house. There is ample parking for several cars at the front of the residence.

Castledaly Moate is centrally located in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, less than five minutes from Moate and just over ten from Athlone. The M50 roundabout is approximately one hour away.

A wide variety of recreational and leisure facilities are close by, Castledaly GAA Sports Park and Playground is a three-minute drive, and every sporting facility imaginable is available in nearby Moate and Athlone. Castledaly & Doon GAA Clubs, Ballinahown F.C., Midland Warriors & Buccaneers Rugby Clubs, Athlone Hockey, Tennis and Sub Aqua Clubs, several golf courses and equestrian centres are all within driving distance.

The River Shannon is close by, an infinite variety of water, sailing, and fishing activities is available for all ages along the length of the river. Viewing with sole agents Kearney Auctioneers 090 6430127

Accommodation
Vestibule 1.95m x 1.21m
Entrance foyer, tiled floor, door leading to inner hallway.

Hallway 4m x 2.02m
Inner hallway with access to sitting and living rooms. Carpet floor.

Sitting Room 4.1m x 3.3m
Bright spacious room overlooking the front garden, feature fireplace and built in library shelves, carpet flooring.

Living Room 5.45m x 3.35m
Bright light-filled room with window aspect on two sides that allows the sun to filter through from early midday. Solid fuel range with back boiler, tiled floor, door the leads to kitchen.

Breakfast/Dining Room 5.14 x 3m
Eatery overlooking the front garden, multipurpose space that can easily convert to a home office, or playroom.

Kitchen 3.62m x 3.15m
Ruby red 1970's fitted kitchen give this house a very unexpected massive pop of colour. If retro is your thing, swap out the old appliances for some upmarket stainless steel, all that's missing are the black and white checkered floor tiles.

Conservatory 3m x 1.9m
Fully glazed conservatory to bring the outside in. Ideal reading and relaxing spot.

Ground Floor WC

First Floor
Landing 5.73m x 2.15m
Bright landing with access to all bedrooms and bathroom, carpet floor.

Bedroom 1 3.75 x 3.3m
Bright spacious room overlooking the surrounding countryside, clever use of space with a pair of built-in wardrobes framing the chimney breast. Carpet over hardwood flooring.

Bedroom 2 3.3m x 3.26m
Light filled double bedroom with great views, carpet over hardwood flooring.

Bedroom 3 3.1m x 3m
Double room overlooking the rear, fitted wardrobe, carpet over hardwood flooring.

Bedroom 4 3.1m x 3m
Double room overlooking front garden, fitted wardrobe, carpet over hardwood flooring.

Family Bathroom 2.25m x 1.8m
Fully tiled, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and toilet.

Airing Cupboard 1.27m x 1.12m
Walk-in hot press with multiple slatted shelves.