Historic Estate For Sale in Co. Donegal

Key Features
– Period house with 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, swimming pool complex
– Garden grounds and walled garden
– Idyllic parkland surroundings
– Stone courtyard with extensive range of traditional stores
– Farm buildings of both traditional and modern construction
– 190 acres grassland, 64 acres mature woodland, ring-fenced

Birdstown Estate is situated in the picturesque county of Donegal and occupies an accessible location on the county boundary of Donegal and Derry/Londonderry. This excellent agricultural and residential estate with amenity is positioned within a ring-fenced block of land extending to about 258 acres in total.

At the heart of the estate, is a charming country house perched on an elevated position with spectacular views over the valley. The house is surrounded by attractive gardens and magnificent mature countryside.

The estate encompasses a diverse collection of auxiliary outbuildings, which include a traditional stone-built courtyard with extensive storage facilities. Additionally, there is a farmyard positioned to the east of the house which comprises slatted sheds, traditional stores and ample of hardstanding.

The undulating land at Birdstown comprises excellent silage ground, mature woods and permanent pasture. The farmland lies within a contiguous block. A key feature of the land is the access via an internal network of tree-lined private roads and tracks which benefit from many original features, including stone walls, steps and water features. The fields are divided by mature hedgerows and are enclosed by a combination of stone walls and post and wire fencing. The land is currently leased on a fixed term agreement.

The mature woodland is a significant feature which surrounds the entire boundary of the estate offering privacy and amenity. The estate infrastructure has been maintained to a high standard while the estate itself has been well managed under the direction of the current owners. There is however scope for the next custodian of Birdstown Estate to develop or diversify the estate further and to make use of natural assets for those wishing to offset their carbon footprint or
mitigate the effects of climate change.

Birdstown Estate offers the extremely rare opportunity to acquire a unique blend of high-quality assets with a wide spectrum of income opportunities.

Local Information
County Donegal is located on the north-westerly tip of Ireland and is considered to be one of Ireland’s most beautiful and unspoilt counties which is renowned for its history and landscape. Donegal is typified by its dramatic towering sea cliffs, rolling lush hills and stunning sandy beaches.

There is an abundance of attractions to visit in the vicinity, including The Glenveagh National Park (58 km) and the Wild Atlantic Way, featuring some of the most remarkable coastlines, beaches and cliff scenery in Ireland. Malin Head (49 km) is the most northly point in Ireland and is one of the best places in to see the spectacular Aurora Borealis due to its lack of light pollution and clear view to the north.

Steeped in history, Derry/Londonderry, the inaugural UK City of Culture in 2013, is just 8 kilometres from the farm and provides a full range of services, amenities, education and cultural activities. Situated on the banks of the River Foyle, Derry/Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and the only remaining completely intact walled city in Ireland, which remains one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe.

Letterkenny (14 km) is the largest town in Donegal which provides a wide range of shops, services, and amenities. It is a market town with atmospheric pubs, excellent restaurants, hotels, and impressive cultural venues that host renowned local and international artists.

Birdstown Estate is located on the Inishowen peninsula, pushing out into the Atlantic, Inishowen is the largest peninsula on the island of Ireland. Shaped by the Ice Age and carved by the endless crash of the ocean, this breathtaking region is known for its stony green hills and rugged coastline and rich history.

The estate benefits from excellent transportation links, including easy access to the A2 connecting Derry/Londonderry and Belfast. City of Derry Airport is just 20 kilometres distant, while bus services can be found in Burnfoot (3 km).

There are a number of leisure and sporting activities in the area including fishing, hiking, diving, photography excursions, and water sports. The landscape is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts. There are a number of excellent golf courses in the vicinity including, North West (12 km), Buncrana (14 km), Foyle (7 km) and City of Derry Golf club (15 km). Ballyliffin Golf Club (37 km) is widely regarded as the finest links complex in Ireland boasting two championship links courses.

The area surrounding Birdstown Estate is renowned for its dairy, arable and stock-rearing farms and as such, has a well developed agricultural infrastructure including a good selection of merchants, milk processors, livestock markets and abattoirs.

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