Finding a quaint cottage with some history and a fabulous view for an affordable price can be a tough ask in this property market, but an old Leitrim schoolhouse ticks all these boxes.
The former school dates back to 1886, with a plaque to illustrate its history, and is situatied on the banks of Lough Allen (at Cormongan Pier), meaning many of the rooms have a view of the water.
However, the interior isn’t as dated as the house itself, with a full renovation taking place in 2001, so the property has all the mod-cons you’d want in a home.
The quaint cottage opens up into a small entrance hall and large reception room which has double doors that open out onto the patio area with views over Lough Allen.
The reception room features wood panelling on the walls matching the beams in the ceiling and the wood floors, and a small staircase is located towards the rear that brings you to the first floor.
Off from the reception/living room is a kitchen/dining room, which includes an N-shaped design, breakfast bar, and has a lot of potential for modernisation or to be turned into a traditional-looking kitchen.
The ground floor also consists of one of the bedrooms which has its own ensuite, and a separate bathroom for guests. Upstairs has two more bedrooms, a playroom/office (depending on your needs) and a family bathroom.
As for the location itself, the home sits on 185 metres squared, and is only a short drive to Drumshanbo, home of the renowned Shed Distillery and Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin, and a popular cycling trail for cycling enthusiasts.
The property is listed with Gallagher Auctioneers and the Leitrim schoolhouse is on the market for only €270,000. You can find more information on the old schoolhouse on Daft.ie.
