PICTURES: Unique Mayo house with some of Ireland's best views hits the market for big money

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This very special cottage style house is nestled on a superb elevated site in the Cloona Hills offering breath taking views of Clew Bay and its islands.

Tucked away in a secluded setting of natural beauty, the house was built circa 1976. It was renovated and extended approximately 15 years ago with new plumbing, insulation and flooring. The light filled property is presented excellent condition.

Some of its attractive features include Rational windows, a beech shaker kitchen with marble counter tops and wide board French pine floors. All of the main rooms benefit from wonderful views of Clew Bay across woodland and countryside.

Ground floor accommodation comprises of a large kitchen/dining room, a double height living room with feature fireplace, one double bedroom and a well appointed bathroom. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one is currently used as a sitting room. Externally, the site measures approximately 1.33 acres.

The gardens around the house feature new south and west facing patios, a gravel driveway and timber shed. The main area of the site has extensive planting of mature woodland left primarily in a natural state. There is a studio/office in the woodland to front of house which also benefits from sea views.

It is in need of refurbishment but offers potential for a number of uses. Cloona is a tranquil countyside area accessed from the Westport to Louisburgh Road and is less than 10 minutes drive from Westport town centre, and a number of excellent beaches are within a short drive and a wide choice of other leisure amenities are on nearby.

This property would ideally suit someone looking for an idyllic hide away within easy reach of Westport's many facilities.

The property is on sale for €439,000.