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 14th 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.
