Period Property For Sale: Mayo

Jaunty Cottage, Cong, Co. Mayo
Delightful thatched cottage reminiscent of the more romantic of Grimms Fairy Tales on 1 acre

Jaunty Cottage is a delightful thatched cottage reminiscent of the more romantic of Grimms Fairy Tales, set in the midst of "Quiet Man Country" made famous by the John Wayne film. This charming dwelling has been recently constructed to an exacting design following traditional patterns of workmanship and is truly a pleasure to behold. Christened Jaunty Cottage by its proud owners following the judicial positioning of several Jaunting Carriage wheels in and around the cottage, this dwelling reflects the charm and character of a bygone era. The thatch has been hand crafted and applied by experts from Brittany, using a particularly long lasting Scottish Reed, treated with blue stone.

The house itself measures 1474 sqft (136.95 sqm) and the one acre is made up of half an acre of lawns and half an acre of paddock. The accomodation comprises: livingroom with French oak floors and sash windows, wood burning stove; four bedrooms with pine flooring, exposed beams and sash windows (one ensuite); family bathroom; utility and W.C. The fully fitted kitchen is a tranquil duck egg blue shade, with terracotta tiles and Belfast sink with French style tap, shaped in the form of a question mark as if to politely enquire "who's doing the washing up?”. And if the more mundane tasks of country life do not appeal, the renowned Ballywarren House is a mere stroll away, boasting the finest of local and international cuisine.

This is a wonderful cottage, ideal for romancing one's loved one by the fire or reading poetry lolling in the long grass in the meadow dotted with daisies and fragrant cowslips.

Price: €185,000
Last update: 3rd April 2012
Contact: Helen Cassidy, Premier Properties Ireland
Tel.: +353 (0)94 954 6868
Mobile: +353 (0)87 2463748
Email: helencassidyauctioneers@eircom.net

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