Green Island Lodge, Loughrask, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

New Quay Real Estate is very excited to bring to the market Green Island Lodge, a truly magnificent five-star luxury residence set on over an acre of manicured mature gardens and orchard on an elevated site in one of the Wild Atlantic Ways most coveted locations with breath-taking unobstructed mountain and ocean views on the edge of Ballyvaughan village.

On entering this pristine home, extending to a colossal 450 sqm, one is immediately struck with a real sense of grandeur with the quality of construction, fixtures and fittings off the charts and the attention to detail from top to bottom second to none. Light, space, function and comfort have been given meticulous consideration in every part of the design and no expense spared in their execution.

The sheltered main entrance with feature blue door and ground to ceiling side light picture windows leads directly into a beautiful foyer akin to a lavish hotel and provides generous lounge space and primary access to the multiple elements of this superb residence. Immediately to the left is the substantial bright and spacious sitting room with stunning wide board engineered white oak flooring and floor to ceiling picture windows. The true focal point, however, is a large bay window through which unparalleled ocean views, across Galway Bay to Black Head and the Twelve Bens in Connemara and beyond, can be treasured. A custom fire column incorporating a Danish solid fuel box tunnel fireplace with external air intake and well-placed convectional heat vents serves both the sitting room and dining room, installed at a cost of twelve thousand euro. The beautiful dedicated dining room has been designed proportionate to the vast accommodation to allow ample space to seat a very large family and guests simultaneously and is directly connected to the sitting room so that diners after their feast can immediately adjourn and lounge to the spectacle of the sun setting over the bay. The space has an abundance of natural light from two floor to ceiling fixed picture windows and bay style French doors, with side light tilt and turn windows, that lead directly to the al fresco dining and patio area. This natural flow of very impressive interior design then leads to the fabulous kitchen, custom built on-site with meticulously precision by master craftsmen and comprises the highest quality reinforced solid wood storage furniture capped with beautiful polished white Connemara marble. This gorgeous marble countertop has been painstakingly cut and shaped to size to include sink and drainer, back splash, reveals and windowsill to seamless effect. As well as the gas hob with dedicated tailor-made extraction unit, top quality hardware in the form of two individual Siemens ovens, a separate microwave oven and dishwasher have been integrated. Bespoke twin pendant lighting along with fixed and adjustable spot lights and four up and down lighters afford a choice of illumination settings. Limestone effect semi-polished Italian porcelain tiles present underfoot and continue through to the foyer. A breakfast bar with solid wood butcher block counter adds an additional deluxe dining element and just off the kitchen is sliding door access to a substantial dedicated larder with additional space for an extra-large fridge freezer.

Opposite and on the far side of the foyer is the very large master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, full bath ensuite and expansive windows affording beautiful views over the extensive private back garden and orchard to the Burren mountains beyond. A super king size bed barely puts a dent in the space and the quality weave wall-to-wall curtains deliver the true meaning of blackout, great for those lighter sleepers in the family. The room also benefits from 5 amp and uplighter illumination and has ceiling speakers built-in. The master bathroom incorporates a deep soak tub, a fantastic powered shower, towel radiator and top of the line chrome fittings and ceramicware. Adjacent is a double of substantial proportions overlooking the orchard with separate access to yet another luxury full bath WC which can be either considered as an ensuite to the bedroom or serve the ground floor living area depending on the desired effect.

The foyer also gives access to the truly vast first floor accommodation by way of a unique custom built newly carpeted staircase. Immediately to the right of the landing is a very large games room with the scope for conversion to four full sized bedrooms SPP. While one might think that such a space was more than adequate to satisfy any future design or conversion aspirations the first floor at the opposite side of the landing is over twice its size and could actually accommodate a full-sized bowling lane. The property also benefits from Hollowcore spanning the entire upper floor.

Running both north and south of the core villa accommodation are two connected yet separate split-level sections of immaculate living space allowing the property to be operated as three separate dwellings each with its own access, heating and electrical infrastructure making it a very attractive investment opportunity especially given its seaside location in one of the most popular tourist destinations on Irelands Atlantic Coast.

The north section comprises four substantial bedrooms and two full sized family bathrooms, one with superdeep linear bathtub and the other with mosaic tiled walk-in wet-room all with lavish décor and fixtures to enhance that feeling of prestige. These well laid out and substantial rooms can be accessed from a bright multi-lit central corridor with direct exterior access to the front patio and the magnificent open sea views. Pipe infrastructure to install kitchenettes has been included to allow ease of conversion to a multitude of apartment configurations.

At the opposite south end is a self-contained apartment offering a separate ready to go income earner finished to the highest of standards. Along with the internal connection to the main accommodation this fantastic space has its own front door, entrance hall, kitchen, living room, full bathroom, utility space and large mezzanine bedroom. The bright and airy kitchen with its twin double-glazed tilt and turn windows has plenty of storage and prep space and comprises a mix of cream and teak veneer fitted units and a solid teak butcher block countertop incorporating a dual sink with drainer, Gorenje oven and gas hob. The living/sitting room enjoys a double height vaulted ceiling with mezzanine overhead and direct south facing access to a dedicated private raised patio through beautiful charcoal double glazed French doors. The calibre of design, fixtures and finish can be further appreciated in the substantial bathroom with its large free-standing deep soak bath and generous separate shower with mosaic tray and recessed tile shelving. Adjacent, a solid oak staircase, with utility storage underneath, leads to the spacious mezzanine with glazed balustrade and affords multiple options given its size. The whole apartment similar to the main central residence enjoys underfloor heating throughout.

Future-proofing has been considered in this exceptional build by way of the inclusion of a comms room and smart home connectivity throughout along with cable infrastructure for a security system, emergency lighting and emergency exits for access and egress should the property be considered as a commercial venture. The same forethought is true for the vast first floor space with the option of installing ten Velux windows, along with a floor to ceiling windows in each of the gables, with all frameworks already in place. Water pipe and sewerage infrastructure has also been included to ensure relatively inexpensive and reduced waste conversion. The main hot water tank serving the bulk of the living accommodation is a top of the range commercial solar tank ready for connection with pipework in-situ should solar power be opted for in the future.

The calibre of fixtures and fittings must be noted with no expense spared on light fittings, wall sockets, hand rails, blanking panels, curtain rails and radiators and just to give some perspective over two thousand euro has been spent on internal door handles alone.

This formidable residence sits on over an acre of landscaped and manicured mature gardens and orchard with numerous sections each with its own specific function while working seamlessly together as a whole. These include:

1) Front side ocean view garden patio sphere with custom amphitheatre seating

2) Orchard side raised patio and sun lounger deck

3) Rear side al fresco patio and seating area

4) Substantial full height fully glazed greenhouse with dual access

5) Sub-terranean 10,000 litre rainwater harvesting system

6) Standalone tool/equipment shed

7) Lean-to fuel shed

8) Trellised fenced exterior utility and maintenance enclosure

9) Raised potted plant rockery

10) Raised flower beds with stone-built dwarf wall surrounds

11) Puraflo eco-friendly, modular waste water treatment system which uses a peat fibre biofilter making it one of the most sustainable waste water treatment systems on the market with very little energy consumption

12) Multiple raised beds with wood sleeper frames for food production with current harvest including onions, leeks, lettuce, peas, potatoes, scallions, chives, kale, tomatoes

13) Standalone utility incorporating two oil boilers, white goods, UFH manifold, pipe infrastructure for servicing, multiple storage options and external water and power

14) Numerous fruit producing species including different apple varieties, blackcurrant, raspberry, elderberry, strawberries, blackberries, gooseberries and more

15) Mature tree boundaries including oak, hazel, ash, sycamore, birch and fuchsia to name a few

16) A newly upgraded comprehensive site wide exterior lighting assembly for security, safety and showcase including weatherproof exterior power points

17) Beautiful natural slate roof with aluminium guttering throughout

18) Large front and rear parking and turning areas to accommodate multiple vehicles simultaneously

19) Pier and shore walk directly to the village just opposite the property

Pictures simply do not do this magnificent residence justice - you have to see it in the flesh. Yet aside from the gorgeous grounds and absolute dream home is the jaw dropping setting and its surroundings with the combination of rolling green fields, woodlands, ancient mountains and open ocean to feed the soul. For those who don't know, Ballyvaughan is a beautiful coastal village on the Wild Atlantic Way nestled between the cascading Burren mountains, valleys of green fields and hazelwood and Galway Bay and truly is an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village has a number of great hotels, guesthouses, pubs, shops and restaurants very popular with locals and visitors alike. Monk's fresh seafood restaurant is world famous and O'Lochlainns quintessential traditional Irish whiskey bar is an absolute must. The weekly farmers market is well known and very popular for its organic and sustainable food all produced locally. The area is also famous for its archaeology being littered with megalithic tombs and monuments adding to the mystique of the landscape. It is also a mecca for walkers, hikers, cyclists, fishing and water-sport enthusiasts and for anyone with a love for breath-taking landscapes and the ocean.

Points of Interest

Ballyvaughan Village - 20 seconds

Ballyvaughan Medical Centre - 1 min

O'Lochlainn's Irish Whisky Bar - 1 mins

Bishop's Quarter Beach - 2 mins

Monks Seafood Restaurant - 2 mins

Aillwee Caves - 5 mins

Newtown Castle - 5 mins

Burren Whiskey Distillery - 5 mins

Burren College of Art - 5 mins

Gleninagh Quay - 6 mins

Gleninagh Castle - 6 mins

Glenisheen Wedge Tomb - 8 mins

Belharbour - 8 mins

Poulnabrone Dolmen - 10 mins

Blackhead Lighthouse - 10 mins

New Quay - 12 mins

Fanore Blue Flag Beach - 12 mins

Kinvara - 18 mins

Cliff of Moher - 35 mins

Ennis - 40 mins

Galway City - 50 mins

Shannon Airport - 50 mins

Limerick - 1 hour

Viewings very strictly by appointment only.

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