Period Property For Sale: Sligo

Rahelly House, Carney, Co. Sligo
Large 6000 sqft period property on 2.5 acres with substantial outbuildings

Rahelly House is a hidden gem 6 miles north of Sligo town. The large property comprises of a 6000 sqft two-storey over basement main residence recently restored to former glory, a commanding bell tower, two courtyards surrounded by single and two storey stone buildings which were former servant quarters and stables for 18 horses and 68 cattle stalls amounting to an additional floor area of 10,000 square ft. The majority of this section has been re-roofed and weather proofed.

The property enjoys sea views to the west over Sligo bay as well as Ben Bulben to the East of the main house and commands circa 2.5 acres. It is within a mile of the main Sligo to Donegal road. The house offers huge future potential as a fine country hotel, self-catering, office units, etc.

Originally built by Francis Barber, a tenant on the Gore-Booth Lissadell Estate in 1860 at a cost of £8000, the house was sold in 1885 and an agent to Gore-Booth, J.A. Cooper, lived there from 1900-1918. In 1922 the Republicans used it as a barracks, later that year the National troops moved in and in 1923 the Noble 6 burnt down the main house.

The imposing main residence has been restored to a neutral finish with personal finishing touches/requirements still possible. At the basement level there is a kitchen with patio doors to the courtyard, dining room, gym/studio, wine cellar, WC, boiler room and garage. The ground level comprises a reception hall, living room, sitting room, music room, WC and reception rooms 2 & 3. Note that reception rooms 2 and 3 have been planned for two self-contained units depending on personal configuration. They also have separate external entrances from the courtyard. Level 1 has a landing, library/study and master bedroom with large bathroom. The outhouses are of good structure and are ready for development.

Price: €750,000
Last update: 14th March 2012
Contact: Schiller & Schiller - www.irishproperties.com
Tel.: +353 (0)71 9163284
Mobile: +353 (0)87 2500974
Email: schiller@iol.ie

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