The Old Parochial House, Speenogue,

Superb 8 bedroom (6 ensuite) house with 500mb broadband, gym, library and enchanting views over Burt, Inch Island and Lough Swilly. Prestige, privacy, peacefulness and style are all in abundance in this house with the added benefit of coexisting rural and city lives (Derry City – 5 miles, City of Derry Airport – 11 miles). It sits on around 1.1 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens and uniquely bordered on one side by Burt Ancient Woodland.

The Old Parochial House was originally built around 1853 with stone walls, it was refurbished and extended on either wing in 2007 including wiring, roofing, plumbing and efficiency upgrades. The current design offers great character whilst retaining an original feeling throughout. Measuring 359.6 sq m (3871 sq ft) the stand out B3 BER rating is testament to the modernisation works.

Burt as a locality is a townland in the Inishowen Peninsula in beautiful Co Donegal (labelled ‘coolest place on the planet’ National Geographic) on the Derry-Donegal border. Donegal is home to some of Irelands and Europe’s finest beaches and scenery and Burt is within short driving distance from these amenities.  Derry City is a university city with a vibrant social and cultural scene (former UK city of culture). Both areas are steeped in sport, music, art and education, at all levels. Burt is known as an upmarket area and is home to many prestigious residents who work in Donegal, Derry or from home.

The property is easily accessible and sits in an elevated position just off the main Derry – Letterkenny Road. It has a gated entrance up a gently sloping gravel driveway with green grass gardens on either side. One side has a patio for evening bbq’s and seasonal relaxing, with the other having planting patches for growing. Parking is at the side with further gated access to the back and land sloping upwards with the potential for future uses.

Inside takes great advantage of natural light with the south east facing front. The entrance porch leads to a ground floor which makes excellent use of space. The accommodation includes a formal dining room, library, gym and bedroom (with ensuite) on one side and an elegant open plan kitchen and family room on the other side. The downstairs accommodation is completed by a play room/office, considerable utility room and shower room with WC.

Upstairs has dual landings with the main having access to the balcony and views over Lough Swilly. It has 5 ensuite bedrooms with the 7th & 8th bedrooms having a shared 6th bathroom.  The many additional features are best appreciated when viewing.

Notes:

Formally used as a thriving bed and breakfastWalking distance to An Grianan Hotel & Restaurant.The extensions to the property have been tested for mica. Results available on request.Viewing strictly by appointment only with sole selling agent.

Measurements include:

Dining room 5.92m x 3.78m (19’5 x 12’5)Library – 5.94m x 2.29m (19’6 x 7’6)Gym – 4.42m x 2.9m (14’6 x 9’6)Downstairs bedroom with ensuite 5.64m x 2.95m (18’6 x 9’8)Fitted kitchen with integrated bar 6.2m x 4.14m (20’4 x 13’7)Family room – 5.97m x 3.94m (19’7 x 12’11)Utility room 3.78m x 3.61m (12’5 x 11’10)Downstairs shower room & WCUpstairs measurementsBedroom 2 ensuite – 4.8m x 2.95m (15’9 x 9’8)Bedroom 3 ensuite – 4.55m x 2.92m (14’11 x 9’7)Bedroom 4 ensuite – 4.83m x 2.97m (15’10 x 9’9)Bedroom 5 ensuite – 3.76m x 3m (12’4 x 9’1)Bedroom 6 ensuite – 6.02m x 4.17m (19’9 x 13’8)Bedroom 7 shared bathroom – 5.26m x 2.87m (17’3 x 9’5)Bedroom 8 shared bathroom – 5.26m x 3m (17’3 x 9’10)

BER Details

BER Rating: B3

BER No.: 800756082

Energy Performance Indicator: 545.99 kWh/m²/yr