Aeolus is set in a spectacular elevated position with panoramic views overlooking Sligo Bay, Coney Island, the Dartry mountains and beyond to Donegal's Sliabh League, the highest maritime cliffs in Europe. A key feature of property is its direct access to Sligo Bay with approximately 155 metres of waterfrontage where snipe zig zag low above rustling reeds to the joyful cacophony of winter visiting geese. The name 'Aeolus' in Greek mythology was the divine keeper of the winds and the storms, providing a safe haven and a protected harbour.

The property is approached, through stone wall piers which open to an attractive sweeping driveway, lined by mature trees, hedging and flower beds leading to the front of the house.

This mid-century modern house was designed by the renowned Dublin based architectural practice Newenham Mulligan and Associates in the mid-70s and finished in 1978. Composed of three single storey elements with low pitched slated roofs, the exterior of the house comprises rendered walls with glistening white marble chip and excellently sized windows to take advantage of the panoramic Atlantic views.
The light-filled accommodation is of generous and elegant proportions, as shown on the accompanying plans. Extending to about 3602sq ft (334.6 sq m), it is well laid out for modern day family living and entertaining with a central south facing living block; an east facing bedroom wing and to the west is a garage and utility wing.

The property is entered though a bright stone flagged reception hall which gives access to the main reception rooms comprising a study, dining room and drawing room. The well-proportioned drawing room features teak wood block flooring, a mezzanine gallery and a pirana pine ceiling rising to high level south facing windows. The centrepiece of the room is a stunning fine early Georgian carved white marble chimney piece with slate and brass inset.
The open plan kitchen and den is the focal point of the house with its Liscannor flagged floor, Scandinavian stove and AGA as well as beautifully crafted and extensive range of Italian floor and wall mounted units. The den leads onto a sunroom which is a wonderful spot to enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery.

The bedroom accommodation is laid out over the east wing of the house and comprises a bathroom, four bedrooms with three facing onto Sligo Bay. The master bedroom suite includes a bedroom, dressing room and large bathroom looking onto the south facing landscaped courtyard.
The utility and garage wing comprises a double carport, store, toilet and boiler house.

Gardens & Grounds
The house sits amidst wonderful mature gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and include magnificent flower beds, fine specimen trees and well-tended hedges. To the side of the property is a walled courtyard which can be accessed via the main entrance hall.

Outbuildings
The present owners converted the old stone cow byre into a stable building with 3 stables and a tack room. From there the horse rider can trot down through the fields to the shore and onto the endless expanse of tidal beach to Coney Island.

The other outbuilding contains a store, woodshed and tractor shed.

Farmland
The land at Aeolus lies within a contiguous block and comprises good grassland extending to about 16.67 acres in total. Centred around the farm buildings and lying to the front of the house the land stretches down to Sligo Bay with approximately 155 metres of waterfrontage in total.

There is a separate access to the land and farm buildings via a shared lane off the R292.

The property is for sale as a whole or in two lots

GENERAL REMARKS

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Savills Country Agency and Murphy and Sons

Health and Safety
Given the hazards of a farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your personal safety.

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.

Entry & Possession
Entry is by agreement with vacant possession, subject to the seasonal grazing agreements.

Offers
Offers may be submitted to the joint selling agents

Savills, 32 Molesworth St, Dublin 2.
Email address: cianan.duff@savills.ie.

Murphy & Sons, 12 Castle St, Sligo, Co Sligo
Email address: john@murphyandsons.ie

BER Details - BER D1 - BER No.115022972

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