A spectacular beachfront property on 85 acres in west Donegal has been sold for well in excess of its €1 million price tag.
Located on Cruit Island, the holding realised a cool €1.5M. It includes a beautiful four-bedroom farmhouse, constructed in 1934, and a private beach. There is also an old granary building and two historic derelict cottages, one of which is thatched.
Selling agent, Savills, declined to comment on the sale. However, Donegal Daily understands the new owner is based overseas and plans to renovate the property while keeping the historical features of the buildings intact.
When it went on the market in September, the auctioneer described it as being in an unrivalled position in the northwest of Ireland with breath-taking views over the Atlantic Ocean.
“The setting is magnificent, and with two beaches on the grounds, it is without doubt one of the finest waterfront opportunities to come to the market in a long time,” they stated.
Owned by the one family since the 1800’s, the main residence comprises a 4-bed farmhouse with character over two floors and with beautiful views. Although ‘in need of modernisation’, the house is presented well and ready for immediate occupation.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a shower room. All of the bedrooms have their own feature fireplace, and each room has a magnificent view over the grounds and the water. To the west of the main house is an old granary building that is in good order and could be renovated to provide extra accommodation or indeed an extra income, subject to the necessary planning permissions. There are also two derelict cottages, one thatched, on site which can provide extra accommodation. These cottages date back to pre-famine times and are a beautiful piece of Irish heritage. A public water supply and a septic tank service both the main house and the thatched cottage.
The granary building.
Grounds and Land
Surrounding the house is a well-cared for lawn and a feature stone wall and gorse border that provides privacy and shelter. The land extends to about 34 hectares (85 acres) and is bound on the east and west by the sea and several beaches, including many rod fishing spots.
There is one beach on the east side of the holding. Called ‘Greenport’, it is below the thatched cottage and is completely bounded by land that is within the ownership of the family.
“This is a rare offering and a very special amenity,” the auctioneers said of the beach.
On the west side, beyond the lake, there is an island called ‘Oileán Carraig’ which can be accessed at low water by foot and The Cruit Island Golf Course bounds the property to the north-west.
The island is connected to the mainland at Belcruit by a bridge which was built at the time of World War II.
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