AN TEARMANN GREENCASTLE, CO

AN TEARMANN CARROWHUGH, GREENCASTLE, CO DONEGAL, F93 DR79

Greencastle 3km, 7km, /Londonderry 24km, City of Derry Airport 46km, Belfast Airport 87km, Belfast City 119km (all distances approximate) An enviable waterside property, enjoying stunning views across

Accommodation

Ground Floor Vestibule • Hall • Kitchen/Living/Dining Room • 2 Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) Utility Room • Shower Room

Garden & Grounds Manicured Garden • Storage/Tool Shed • Wonderful Views • Private Situation

About 0.13 hectare / 0.32 acre in total

For Sale by Private Treaty

Savills Country 33 Molesworth Street Dublin 2 D02 CP04 + 353 (0) 1 663 4350 [email protected] PSRA 002223 savills.ie

SITUATION is located on the north-westerly tip of 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 house is situated on the Inishowen peninsula, which is the beginning of the and is also Ireland’s largest peninsula. The peninsula is renowned for including Ireland’s most northerly point, , and having numerous Blue-Flag beaches.

Greencastle is a lovely seaside town on the east coast of the Inishowen peninsula. Once a thriving commercial fishing port, Greencastle is today more known as a popular holiday village and fishing harbour with great restaurants and many attractions on its doorstep. The area was named after a local castle was built on a promontory rock overlooking Lough Foyle by the then Red Earl of , Richard de Burgh, in 1305. The castle was originally called North Burg Castle, later becoming New Castle and finally, Green Castle which is thought to reference the green-tinged stones with which it was built. There is allegedly a treasure of gold hidden here.

Local areas of interest include the Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium (3 km), a popular tourist attraction in a former coastguard station with a craft shop and tearoom. Shrove Beach and Lighthouse (1.5 km) is located to the east of the town of Greencastle and comprises a Blue Flag beach and a famous lighthouse built in about 1837, which all provide a spectacular backdrop for early morning strolls. Kinnagoe Beach (9 km) is also a favoured beach in a secluded setting. It is famed for being the location of the wreck of the Armada ship La Trinidad Valencera on 16 September 1588.

An Tearmann is located along the shore, between Greencastle and Shroove, at a stretch of water known as Port Blaney. The port is named after St Blane, a bishop who died 590 AD, and founded a monastery which became the site of the Dunblane Cathedral in Scotland.

For golfing enthusiasts, Golf Club (27 km) is regarded as one of ’ finest links complexes, boasting two championship courses – Links which hosted the Irish Open in 2018, and the Old Links designed by Nick Faldo. Greencastle Golf Club, within (1 km) of An Tearmann, is an 18-hole links course which enjoys excellent views across Lough Foyle in the surrounds of the Inishowen Peninsula.

The Foyle Ferry runs from Greencastle (3 km) to , offering access to the Causeway Coast and the famous Giant’s Causeway. The scenic and rugged landscape of Donegal inspires and captivates the senses and locations in the county have been used in the television series Game of Thrones and the movie series Star Wars.

An abundance of sporting and leisure activities are available on the Inishowen peninsula, with the coastline of being ideal for all water and fishing activities. Moville’s Inish Adventures – an outdoor water activity centre offering kayaking and various sea activities – is conveniently situated.

DESCRIPTION Superbly located with an elevated position on the banks of Lough Foyle, An Tearmann is an enviable waterfront property. An Tearmann is an Irish translation for ‘’sanctuary’’ a fitting description for this unique waterside home. The setting is simply spectacular, offering tranquillity.

The home has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to resonate with the local surrounds. The accommodation is well laid out utilising all of its space over one level and extends to about 1,192 square feet, presented in a modern neutral style, allowing the natural landscape to set the scene. The entrance hallway opens into a bright and spacious kitchen/living/dining room which benefits from its south-easterly aspect with a magnificent view across the water. The open plan layout provides space for dining and sitting in this room, with access to the garden via the back porch.

The generous master bedroom, accessed off the inner hall, has an en suite shower room and also features a walk-in-wardrobe. The main bathroom is fully tiled in a contemporary style and includes a shower, wash hand basin and WC. A utility room and a second spacious double bedroom complete the accommodation, as shown on the accompanying floorplans.

GARDEN & GROUNDS Situated to the side of the house, there is a lawned area and rockery, which is a particular feature. The garden aspect is south-west in an elevated position. It is an ideal space for outside dining and entertaining. The grounds are well sheltered and provide direct access to the water. In all, the grounds extend to about 0.22 hectare / 0.54 acre. An additional benefit is a useful storage/tool shed positioned to the rear of the house.

There is private parking to the front of the property.

BER BER Rating: D1 BER Number: 104896279

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewings Strictly by appointment by Savills Country Agency. Given the direct access to the water from the property, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection.

Eircode The Eircode for the property is F93 DR79. Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Services Oil fired central heating, mains water, mains electricity, private septic tank. Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.

Entry & Possession Entry is by agreement with vacant possession. Offers Offers may be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Email address: [email protected].

Closing Date A closing date for best offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to exchange a Contract for the sale of any part of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer.

Financial Guarantee All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price.

Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail.

Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432.

Shower Room Bedroom 2 3.43 x 3.00 11'3'' x 9'10'' AN TEARMANN 1,192 S Q FT - 110.74 S Q M

FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY . N OT TO SCALE . HW

Utility 3.43 x 2.34 11'3'' x 7'8''

Wardrobe Living 3.43 x 1.24 Room/ 11'3" x 4'1" Dining Room/ Kitchen 11.20 x 3.89 Ensuite 36'9'' x 12'9'' Shower Hall Room

Bedroom 1 3.58 x 3.02 11'9'' x 9'11''

IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either Vestibule on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by Ground Floor inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared December 2019.

Savills Country 33 Molesworth Street Dublin 2 D02 CP04 + 353 (0) 1 663 4350 [email protected] PSRA 002223