Lake frontage by the beach, in beautiful Connemara
Both lakeside with its own private harbour, and by the beaches of Dunloughan, this traditional stone cottage in Connemara is a wonderful place to relax

Dunloughan Lake Cottage is a lakeside cottage with outstanding views out to the Atlantic coastline in Ireland. The property has been completely renovated and extended in local stone, and the interior has a contemporary feel with an emphasis on light and glass in the reception areas, to maxmise the views, but the house is also cosy, with a dramatic stone fireplace and an Aga in the kitchen.
The property offers four bedrooms - two downstairs (one a mezzanine) and two upstairs - and three bathrooms.
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Outside stone terraces wrap around the house and are ideal for outdoor entertaining, while a lawn sweeps down to the stone pier, which has built in seating at the water's edge.
Located in one of the most beautiful parts of west Connemara in Ireland, Dunloughan Cottage is just 200 yards from the exceptional Dunloughan beaches and their incredible turf cliffs. The villages of Roundstone and Clifden are within easy reach for amenities, while Glaway City is 90km. Dublin is 300km.
The guide price is €550,000. For further information please contact Knight Frank on +353 1 662 3255 or visit http://search.knightfrank.com.
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