Duntinney House, Portsalon, Co Donegal, F92 E9P1 | Property for sale | Savills
3,744 sq ft(347.83 sq m)
Guide price €625,000($668,663)

Duntinney House, PortsalonCo Donegal, F92 E9P1

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Key features

  • Close by to Portsalon and Ballymastocker Bay
  • Recently renovated and upgraded
  • Tennis court
  • Private setting
  • About 5 acres of garden grounds and woodland

An impressive family home set on about 5 acres in a desirable coastal situation

About this property

  • Duntinney House is a stunning 5-bedroom country residence set on about 5 acres of landscaped garden grounds and woodland in a private and picturesque coastal location. Recently renovated, the house has been transformed into a modern and comfortable family home, blending contemporary features with original country charm.

    Accessed off the R246 road, a bell mouth entrance with electric iron gates leads onto a gravel driveway which continues onto a tree-lined avenue towards Duntinney House. A tarmacadam drive in front of the house which provides ample parking.

    The entrance hall provides access to the main reception rooms including the lounge and the sitting room. The lounge is double aspect allowing for plenty of natural light in addition to an open fireplace featuring a traditional antique stone marble mantlepiece and brick surround, while the sitting room is also well lit and features an open fireplace.

    Leading through from the entrance hall, this enters into the open plan kitchen / dining room which has recently redesigned to optimise space and light and features an island and contemporary wall and floor units. A utility room is set off the kitchen, along with a wc and a storage room.

    Off the kitchen/dining room is a games room which benefits from a feature bay window and an ensuite, this is a flexible space to cater for a family to enjoy for their own needs. Additionally, there are two generous double bedrooms located on the ground floor which provides versatile living choices.
    On the first floor, there is the master bedroom suite which features wonderful views across the gardens and surrounding countryside. There are two further bedrooms on this floor in addition to a recently upgraded family bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a cast iron bathtub unit.

    In all the accommodation extends to about 3,744 sq ft / 348 sq m as shown on the accompanying floorplans.

    Gardens and Grounds
    Duntinney House is surrounded by wonderful, landscaped garden grounds which are a particular feature of the property. To the side of the front garden is a full-sized tennis court while to the rear of the property there is an expansive split level lawned garden. Beyond this rear garden is the woodland which comprises of a mixture of mature deciduous trees (birch and ash), some of which are over one hundred years old. A wonderful path sweeping through the woodlands allows them to be explored and enjoyed. The woodland extends to about 3 acres.

    In all the grounds extend to about 5 acres / 2 hectares.

    BER Details - BER D2 - BER No.111053500

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. Duntinney House is located in North Donegal on the Fanad Peninsula about 1 km south of Portsalon. Ideally located in a stunning coastal situation, the property is close by to this popular holiday village destination and the blue flag Ballymastocker Bay / Portsalon Beach.
  • Portsalon is known for its coastal amenities and is an ideal location for those who enjoy water sport activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing and sea swimming.
  • For golfing enthusiasts, Portsalon is home to Portsalon Golf Club (2 km) which is a fine links course and one of Ireland's golfing best-kept secrets. Other golfing option are the Rosapenna Golf Resort in Downings (22 km). This world renowned and exclusive golf links including the Sandy Hill Golf link, the Old Tom Morris Link and St. Patricks Golf link. St. Patrick's Golf Link ranked 49th in the world's top 100 golf course in 2023-2024.
  • The seaside village of Rathmullan (17 km) is also nearby and offers many attractive amenities such restaurants, cafes, beaches and the four-star Rathmullan House Hotel, which is complimented with a spa, indoor swimming pool and surrounding woodlands on a coastal setting. Ramelton (20 km), known as the gateway to the Fanad Peninsula, offers a further range of amenities including shops, pubs, a coffee shop, and a restaurant.
  • Nearby airports include Donegal Airport (69 km) which offers local connections within Ireland and Scotland and City of Derry Airport (77 km) with connections to the UK and Europe.

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