Old School House, Ryehill, Monivea, Co. Galway

O'Dolan & Partners Auctioneers are delighted to present to the market The Old Schoolhouse in Ryehill, Co Galway. The property is located at Ryehill, Monivea, Co. Galway being situated approximately 1 mile from Monivea village and within a few minutes drive from Abbeyknockmoy in a peaceful and elevated country location. The property is within easy access of all local residential amenities to include local schools, church, shops and restaurants in the nearby villages of Monivea and Abbeyknockmoy. Galway is also an easy commute being approximately 19 miles.

This property is minutes from the picturesque village of Monivea, and has seen many changes since it was first built in 1880. This home started life as a primary school, and was then used as a barn for many years before being transformed into the beautiful, contemporary home it is today.
The exterior of the building has been restored to its former glory. The plaster was removed and the original stonework was painstakingly re-pointed but has been well worth it. The front porch, boasting the original stone plaque from the school, is a new addition, as is the sunroom to the rear. Ground level was transformed from the original layout of just two schoolrooms and an entire second level has been added. The property has a feature stone boundary wall to the front with low maintenance gardens and a sizeable tar macadam driveway. To the rear a fabulous 640sq ft decking area runs the full length of the house with steps leading down to a large garden and workshop, flanked on one side by massive evergreen trees.

Internally the house has a very modern look with unique original features throughout, which has blended a contrast of the traditional with the contemporary. This is immediately apparent as one enters from the porch area into a hallway of double floor height with oak woodwork and porcelain tiling which leads to the kitchen.
The chic kitchen/dining room have been custom designed by ‘Total Kitchen Solutions' in Tuam. The fresh aqua shade on the walls contrasts beautifully with the dark wenge wood cabinets. All appliances are integrated in keeping with the sleek lines of the kitchen and there's plenty of storage, including a sleek pullout larder.
The ceilings on the ground floor are all 10.5 foot high and the immense windows flood each room with light. The sitting room with its impressive corner sofa is a great place to relax – the stone and brick fireplace is an original feature which has been beautifully restored. Double doors lead through to the sun filled conservatory to the rear, which access a 650sq.ft decking area.
All four bedrooms are sizeable and have been beautifully decorated and colours have been tastefully selected for each room. The master bedroom is spacious with a large sliding wardrobe and has a stylish adjoining shower room.