Description
ROULAGH
Ballina, Killaloe, County Tipperary, V94 C3C8, Ireland
A superbly presented and attractive contemporary home gloriously positioned within pleasant gardens on the banks of the river Shannon, just below the stone bridge spanning the famed picturesque Lough Derg towns of Ballina and Killaloe. Direct harbour access. In all about 1.42 acres or 0.575 hectares. 3 Receptions, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Architect designed Roulagh was built in 1994 to exacting standards and has been meticulously maintained and updated since. The design deliberately embraces the superb River Shannon waterfront position with large picture windows framing an ever-changing and picturesque river vista. Fishermen pottering in small row boats, graceful paddle boarders and river cruisers seamlessly occupy the river alongside a myriad of wildlife. Bird occupants regularly include ducks with ducklings and diving birds.
An elevated position allowing two storeys on the river side of the house, with a single storey on the upper garden level. Gently sloping meandering garden paths link to flat manicured lawns and Liscannor stone terraces, linked to the house from sliding French doors and allowing the truly picturesque setting to be fully enjoyed. There is also a balcony terrace accessible from the dining room and kitchen on the upper floor level. In all the accommodation extends to some 3,000 square feet or 280 square metres.
Inside a generous reception hall leads to all the principal reception room and has a staircase leading to a mezzanine floor and to bedrooms on the lower ground floor. The upper floor family room has a large south, west and north facing bow window with elevated river views and a marble fireplace with an open grate. An adjacent study enjoys magical views too. The dining room and kitchen link to the balcony terrace and each have superb river views. The kitchen is well equipped and includes a sunken living area with an oil-fired stove, Amtico flooring and large river view picture window. It is augmented by a laundry with Amtico flooring and links to an integral garage.
The master bedroom suite is large and bright with full floor to ceiling windows and a French door to an outside terrace. It includes a walk-in-wardrobe and a shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom at this level. A large guest bedroom suite is positioned on the upper mezzanine floor to give four bedrooms in total, two being suites. The master bedroom suite is opulently luxurious. Fibre broadband connection is available.
Enjoying an enviable waterfront position within Ballina town, itself linked to Killaloe, there is easy walking access to both. The ‘Ballina Riverside Walk’ is situated between Roulagh and the bridge linking the towns allows excellent walking access to town facilities. A wooded public park with a boat slipway dock, and an outdoor swimming pool with a seasonal confectionary shop.
EIRCODE [Property Specific Code] V94 C3C8
GPS Location: 52.801819 (latitude), -8.434735 (longitude)
BER (Building Energy Rating): C2
For full sale information, including floorplans, contact David Ashmore.
