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Tour this modern mansion with tennis court, pitch, stables and more for €2,225,000
Clarin House in Clarinbridge, Co Galway only dates to 2005.
CALLING ALL SPORT enthusiasts. Clarin House, set on 7.65 acres in Clarinbridge, Co Galway, is certainly for active people. With its floor area alone, whoever buys this modern mansion is sure to get their steps in. But throw in a tennis court, football pitch and even a paddock and stable yard and they’re sure to up the count.
Approached via an entrance gate and a well-maintained pebbled driveway, Clarin House welcomes with an imposing cut-stone façade that sets the tone for what lies ahead.
The whopping 801 m² floor area includes a spacious one-bedroom cottage while the main house is spread over three floors that include three sitting rooms, games rooms and five bedrooms. Many of the rooms embrace different styles but have one thing in common – space. Every room in this house has plenty of it.
The large kitchen is complete with top of the range appliances by Gaggenau and one of the aforementioned lounges even has a bar area ideal for hosting parties. These rooms prove that this is a house made for entertaining in. For added character, the kitchen also has a cast iron Aga and the rooms curved design adds even more character.
Four of the five bedrooms in the main house have have their own shower rooms. But, the guest bedroom does have the family bathroom beside it. The largest bedroom is wonderfully private and bright. It even has two walk-in-wardrobes, along with a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and a balcony that looks out to the gardens.
The top floor is home to a billiards room that’s striking in design with its green and white striped ceiling, built-in seating and drinks bar, which provides yet another spot to entertain in.
The space shares the floor with another large room, that could make for another, quieter home office or den that sits away from everything.
The house itself already makes use of the land with four stables, a paddock and a treehouse along with the previously mentioned tennis and football set-ups.
The modern estate has Kilcornan Woods and parkland as its backdrop, so runners have full access to the loop. For chill out time, an outdoor area has an outdoor hot tub with a television screen so you can bask in nature while you watch Netflix.
And, although it might feel like Clarin House is in the countryside, Clarinbridge village is just a few minutes drive away as is Oranmore with its choice of schools, plenty of shops and handy train station.
Guests, elderly relatives, or young adults are sure to hint at a stay in the separate guest house that comprises a large living area, kitchenette, bedroom and a bathroom.
There’s no doubt guests will be queuing up, too, seeing as a stay at this huge home may be akin to a swanky break in a stately home.
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