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LORETO HOUSE WITH PRIVATE SEA FRONTAGE, LINSFORT, CO. DONEGAL
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(309LT-BA) Approx 6.9 acre Price Guide: €825.000
Description:
A rare opportunity to acquire a period property of such magnitude and setting in Co. Donegal. The substantial Georgian property with large courtyard and surrounding buildings, walled gardens, boat house commands approx 6.9 acre with direct access to the forshore/beach.
It is situated minutes from Buncrana at Linsfort on the Eastern shores of Lough Swilly.
History
The property was purchased in March 1928 from the Irish Land Commission, for £250, which was paid in cash. It was bought by trustees: Most Rev. Brendan O’Kane D.D, Bishop of Derry; M. Mary McKenna IBVM, M.Gabriel McLoughlin IBVM, and Rev William Doherty, P.P. Buncrana. Account books indicate improvement works were undertaken from April-December 1928.
Originally used as a summer holiday house for a month each summer by the community of Loreto Omagh. In 1994, a decision was taken to open “Linsfort Centre” providing retreats, holidays, renewals and retreats for sisters, priests, diocesan groups, counselling and personal development for young people who were unemployed or employed in local factories
(Including Fruit of the Loom), along with enabling small peace initiatives through facilitating ecumenical groups who appreciate meeting in a neutral venue, led by Sr Anne McDaid IBVM.
PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE
Good decorative order throughout, well presented. The entire building has been modernised some years ago. New cental heating systems (gas) together wth double-glazing has been installed. Most bedrooms were fitted with en-suites. A large conservatory was added to the Southern facade taking in the majestic and unspoilt scenery of the Inishowen peninsula and Lough Swilly.
The current lay-out offers sitting room, library, conservatory, dining room, large country kitchen, laundry room, No.2 Bedrooms (both en-suite) WC and imposing staircase on the ground level whilst 7 bedrooms (of which 4 en-suite) 2 main bathrooms, landing and oratory are found on the first level.
OUTHOUSES AND GROUNDS:
A large courtyard surrounded by natural stone outbuildings to the roadside in original condition. These have good further potential. Stable block building, large car park, walled gardens and a boathouse complete the property.
The entire property commands 6.9 acre with a small wood known as Cockhill Bower to the North/Walled, outdoor labyrinth, and peace garden. The property enjoys a direct sandy beach frontage. At low tide it is possible to walk all the way to Buncrana.
The walled gardens contain 2 polytunnels and a small orchard. There is also a mobile house known as the Beach House on the grounds.
FUTURE USES:
The property could be used for a vast range of future uses ranging from private to spiritual and commercial.
Price Guide: € 825.000
Viewing by appointment with sole selling agents only.
 
 
 
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care is taken preparing particulars but this firm does not hold
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responsible for any inaccuracies. All reasonable offers will be
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Schiller & Schiller
Licensed Auctioneers & Sole Agents
Ardtarmon Castle
Ballinfull P.O., County Sligo
Rep. of Ireland
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