Lot 5699001, Rinnaraw, Portnablagh, Portnablagh, Co. Donegal, F92R2R3

Sale Type: For Sale by Private Treaty
Overall Floor Area: 231 m² Rinnaraw is a truly stunning home in a private setting offering wonderful views across Sessiagh Lough. Built in 1995, the house offers comfortable accommodation laid out over two levels, suitable for modern-day family living, and enjoys a south-facing situation overlooking the water and the surrounding hillside landscape.

Accessed off the Rockhill road, the attractive stone wall entrance leads onto a private driveway which approaches the house with a parking area to the side of the house. A welcoming main hallway features a skylight and offers access to a study, ground floor bedroom and a WC. A doorway off here opens into the bright living/dining room which exudes a blend of rustic charm and contemporary style. This room features an open fireplace adorned with flagstones reclaimed from a shipwreck off Horn Head.

Off the kitchen/living room is a kitchen with an AGA. An inner hallway off the kitchen accesses the back hall which features a rod room, sunroom, storage room, utility room and a WC.

Ascending to the first floor, there is a spacious landing which offers wonderful views of the lough and is perfect for use as a playroom or a cosy reading corner. The master bedroom features fitted wardrobes and an ensuite. There are also two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

In all the accommodation extends to about 2,486 sq ft/ 231 sq m, with a full layout shown on the adjoining floorplans.

Outbuildings:
There is a large shed to the side of the house (extending to about 613 sq ft / 57 sqm), ideal for a car or boat storage.

Gardens & Grounds:
A standout feature of Rinnaraw is the exquisite garden grounds. The house sits amidst wonderful mature grounds which are tranquil and consist mainly of amenity grass land and woodland providing good shelter. A raised vegetable garden is in the front garden while the south facing garden enjoys a wonderful setting overlooking Sessiagh Lough.

In all the grounds extend to about 1.1 acres/0.45 hectare.

BER Details - BER D1 - BER No.117216465

Local information:
• County Donegal is located on the north-westerly tip of Ireland and is considered one of Ireland's most beautiful and unspoilt counties which is renowned for its history, heritage and landscape. Donegal is typified by its dramatic towering sea cliffs, rolling lush hills and stunning beaches.
• The popular fishing village of Portnablagh (1 km) is convenient for local services with the towns of Dunfanaghy (2.5 km). Letterkenny (32 km) provides further amenities including shops, banks, and restaurant.
• Rinnaraw enjoys a wonderful setting overlooking Sessiagh Lough which is renowned for its fly fishing (in particular for brown trout and arctic char) and plentiful wildlife. Local wildlife which can be spotted around the lough include ravens, crag martins, herons and ducks. There is also an historic crannog in the middle of the lough.
• An abundance of stunning beaches can be found in the locality including Portnablagh beach (1 km), Killahoey beach (2.5 km) and Tramore beach (7 km) . Marble Hill Strand (3.5 km) is one of the most beautiful settings in Donegal and its blue flag sandy beach is popular amongst swimmers, surfers, bathers and walkers. An abundance of sporting and leisure facilities are available close by, including Dunfanaghy Golf Course and Jaws watersports, which offers a local surf school in Dunfanaghy.
• Local areas of interest include the 4-star Shandon Hotel and Spa (4 km), Ards Forest Park, a 1200-acre park with wonderful trails, and also Glenveagh National Park (18 km) which is a hillwalker's paradise with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls and woodland.
• For golfing enthusiasts, Dunfanaghy Golf Club (2 km) offers one of the finest links courses in Donegal, while Rosapenna Golf Resort in Downings (20 km) has two championship links courses - Sandy Hills and Old Tom Morris and a third course, St Patrick's Links by Tom Doak.
• Local schooling is available at Faugher National School, Holy Trinity National School, Ballymore National School. Secondary school options are available in both Letterkenny and Milford.
• Donegal Airport is 43 km distant while the town of Dunfanaghy is well served by transport links connecting it to Letterkenny, Galway, Dublin, Derry/Londonderry and Belfast.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hallway:


Sitting Room/Dining Room:
7.32m x 4.93m

Kitchen:
4.62m x 3.48m

Utility:
2.95m x 2.67m

Downstairs WC:


Study:
4.19m x 3.28m

Sunroom:
3.63m x 3.25m

Downstairs Bedroom:
3.78m x 2.97m

First Floor

Landing:
4.95m x 4.52m

Master Bedroom:
5.46m x 4.9m

Dressing Room (Off Master Bedroom):
2.41m x 1.96m

Ensuite (Off Master Bedroom):


Bedroom Three:
3.45m x 2.79m

Bedroom Four:
2.77m x 3.45m

Bathroom:


Integral Garage:
3.45m x 3.45m

Workshop:
3.45m x 3.33m

Barn/Loft Above Integral Garage/Workshop:
4.42m x 2.84m

Lean-to:
3.45m x 11.5m

Carport:
10.24m x 5.56m