Sheeffry Cottage, despite carrying a Westport address, is positioned in the Kinnock parish of Co Mayo, and is only a brief 5km distance from the renowned coastal town of Louisburgh. This home is conveniently located off the R335 coastal route and is a mere 17km from the much applauded heritage-rich town of Westport.
The cottage, built around two decades ago, comes with a generous gravel driveway ending with secure gates lined by dry stone walls. Presenting as an elevated three-bedroom thatched cottage, the property extends over a spacious 182sq m (1,959sq ft). The bedrooms, all en-suite, are arranged in a U-shape configuration at the western side of the single-storey dwelling. Sitting opposite the bedrooms is an open-living and dining area boasting oak flooring, white timber-panelled ceilings with spotlights nestled into the recesses and warmed by a robust solid-fuel stove. The living area leads to a patio through stylish French doors.
Adjacent to the living room/dining room area is a well-lit, elegant kitchen, complete with high-quality tiling, a large cooking range and a Belfast sink. Also on the premises is a block-built annex with a thatched roof, currently serving as a bar and games room, and fully insulated. With existing utility and washroom facilities, there’s potential to convert the annex into a self-sustaining flat, pending the appropriate planning permissions.
The overall property, nestled amidst rustic farmlands, features an extensively landscaped outdoor space incorporating multiple water features, including a lily pond en route the winding driveway.
The real estate market in Mayo has seen an upward trend this year with a rise of house prices around 10%, and the Westport area being in high demand. Premium four- and five-bedroom homes are commanding €700,000 to €800,000, turning many first-time buyers towards Castlebar.
Westport enchants with its coastal offerings, most notably the expansive and diverse Clew Bay featuring Clare and Inishturk islands, reachable via a quick ferry journey. Furthermore, Rosmoney’s Mayo Sailing Club is bustling with activity and for those partial to golf, Westport Golf Club boasts some of the best parkland courses in the nation.
Originally stretching from Westport to Newport, The Great Western Greenway has been extended to Achill due to its popularity, with up to 300 cyclists utilising the route daily.
Retirees settling down in that part of the country and remote workers, along with a reliable train service to Dublin, have accelerated property values in the coastal town and its surroundings.
Sheeffry Cottage, a charming, well-lit three-bedroom thatched cottage rated C3 by Ber, is currently on the market with O’Toole and Co, carrying a hefty €675,000 price tag.