Period Home and Eco Glampsite For Sale in Co. Donegal

Key features
– Unique eco glampsite opportunity
– Coastal setting
– Period house dating from c.1895
– Four eco pods and a shebeen
– Landscaped gardens and grounds

Shore House is a period home and eco glampsite set in a stunning coastal location overlooking Lough Foyle along the Inishowen Peninsula. The house is understood to date from c.1895s and was purchased by the current owner in c.2016 who undertook a full renovation of Shore House.

Accessed off the R238 road and continuing down a laneway, a gated entrance opens up into the paved forecourt area which offers ample parking to the side of the house.

Firstly, walking into the porch there is a wc/utility room which then opens into the kitchen area. Off the kitchen is a living room which features a Stanley range cooker. Off the living room is a sunroom which is south-easterly facing and offers wonderful views across Lough Foyle. Accessed then off the living room is a sitting room. Continuing upstairs there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom.

In all the accommodation of Shore House extends to about 1385 sq ft/ 128.7 sq m.

The Hideaway Eco Glamping & Outbuildings
The current owner has in recent times transformed the grounds of Shore House into an eco glamping business which was created to give a unique and memorable experience for their guests. There are four eco pods of a wooden design (Rowan Tree, Cherry Blossom, Sleepy Lavender, Daisy Chain) which provide accommodation for up to 12 guests.

In addition to the pods, there are a range of amenities including a communal kitchen, toilet/shower facilities and a BBQ area, communal hut called The Sheebeen (which extends to about 817 sq ft/ 76 sq m) is a wonderful cosy space for guests to relax with its wood burning stove, a steam house with a hot tub and BBQ/sheltered outdoor area called The Wee Ceili House complete with a pizza oven. There is also a large garage with an internal workshop.

Outbuildings
There is an array of outbuildings surrounding the house including a workshop/shed, a shebeen/home bar, the Wee Ceili House’ with a pizza oven and the steam room.

Gardens & Grounds
A particular feature of Shore House is the gardens and grounds which have been landscaped and meticulous maintained by the current owner. At the centre of the garden is the wildlife pond overlooked by the hawthorn fairy tree and there is an ancient fairy path complete with its own healing well. There is an abundance of flowering shrubs and indigenous trees throughout and a mature hedge surrounding the perimeter of the site. Shore House also features a private gated entrance with security cameras installed.

In all the grounds extend to about 0.69 acres / 0.28 hectare.

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. Shore House is situated on the Inishowen peninsula, which is the beginning of the Wild Atlantic Way and is also Ireland’s largest peninsula. The peninsula is renowned for including Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, and having numerous Blue-Flag beaches.

The village of Muff is 3 km distant and offers a primary school, grocery shop, café, pharmacy, pub and The Treehouse restaurant. The popular coastal area of Redcastle (10 km) is also accessible with its expansive sandy beach and the well-renowned Redcastle Oceanfront Golf & Spa Hotel. Situated 14 km from the historic walled city of Derry/Londonderry, the property enjoys stunning views of the Binevennagh hills which are listed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The situation of the house close to the banks of Lough Foyle offers fantastic coastal views across the bay.

An abundance of sporting and leisure activities are available on the Inishowen peninsula, with the coastline of Lough Foyle being ideal for all water and fishing activities.

The Foyle Ferry runs from Greencastle (21 km) to Magilligan, 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.

For golfing enthusiasts, Ballyliffin Golf Club (29 km) is one of Irelands finest links courses and host of the Irish Open 2018. There is also Greencastle Golf Club (23 km), an 18-hole links course on the banks of Lough Foyle in the surrounds of the Inishowen Peninsula.

BER Details
BER F
BER No.107967721