**SOLD** Press Release - Renville House, Oranmore on 135 Acres overlooking Galway Bay *Auction*

Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are delighted to bring to the market a magnificent country estate overlooking Galway Bay on the outskirts of Oranmore. Renville House (formally known as Renville Lodge) is owned by the Lydon family who have been in occupation of the property since the 1960’s.

The property is situated in an excellent location approximately 10 minutes drive from Galway city (7km), home of the University and GMIT, at the crossroads to all major driving routes including Galway, Sligo, Dublin, Shannon and Limerick. Shannon airport is circa 1hr with Oranmore Railway Station which was reopened in 2013 providing connections to a range of destinations.

Overall this is a splendid property on a unique setting on circa 54.71 hectares (135 acres) of some of the best limestone land in the County it is all in one block with good sized divisions and extensive road frontage on two roads.   The various fields are divided by the traditional stone walls, typical of the area, which help to create a wonderful charm and sense of times gone by.  Approached via a winding avenue approximately ½ mile from the road the house is positioned on a spectacular elevated setting with farmyard to the rear, Coach House and a derelict Herd’s Cottage.

Renville House 388 sq.m (4,176 sq.ft) with a south westerly aspect was constructed in c.1820 and comprises an extensive two storey house. There are many traditional features remaining including timber windows with shutters, marble fireplaces and plaster work. Overall while the house would benefit from some modernisation there is an elegance and charm that is immediately appealing.   The property backs on to the spectacular Galway Bay with over 800 meters (2600 ft) sea frontage.

Outside there is a range of gardens with some mature timber and the vista over the front paddocks providing a splendid uninterrupted view of the Estate. The Coach house is located behind the main residence and it is a traditional limestone building converted into living accommodation making it ideal for guests or staff. It comprises a kitchen, living room, bathroom & 2 bedrooms (1 en suite).

The yard is located to the rear of the main residence and coach house and comprises a number of traditional farm buildings including a lovely two storey limestone building which could convert to a guest cottage in addition to:

·         6 boxes.

·         4 span hay shed with lean-to.

·         Silage slab.

·         Old milking parlour.

·         Ancillary sheds.

·         Cattle crush.

The derelict Herd’s Cottage is located in the middle of the holding and has its own internal gravel drive providing access. It is currently in a poor state of repair but could be refurbished to provide a splendid feature on the holding. It has tremendous views over Galway Bay.

There is a lovely old walled garden to the west of the residence and yards. Although not presently used the walls themselves are in good repair and it could potentially provide a lovely feature to the estate for a new purchaser.

The property is within the jurisdiction of Galway County Council and is located on the edge of the development boundary for Oranmore under the Local Area Plan 2012 - 2018.  A section of the lands adjoining the bay are located in an area classified as a ‘Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Proposed National Heritage Area (PNHA). The house is also recorded as a ‘Protected Structure’.

The property is for Public Auction on the 14^th July 2016 at 3pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (unless previously sold) with a guide price of excess €2,000,000. Further information is available through the Agents, contact Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/3647042