4 bedroom detached house

A contemporary style home overlooking the New Lake and close to Dunfanaghy

5 Figart is a contemporary home set in a wonderful situation overlooking the New Lake and close by to Dunfanaghy. Built in 2007, this two-storey house offers well-laid out and stylish accommodation suitable for modern day family living.

Accessed via the Old Cottage Road, which branches off the N56, a gravel driveway leads up towards the house.

Upon entering through the front door, you are welcomed into a porch that seamlessly transitions into a remarkable open-plan living area and kitchen. The kitchen boasts contemporary design, while the living room is enhanced by a wood-burning stove. Adjoining the living room is a dining room/conservatory that benefits from a south-facing aspect.

Connected to the sitting room/kitchen is a hallway that leads to a bathroom and two bedrooms located on the ground floor. Ascending to the upper level, the landing provides access to the master bedroom suite as well as an additional bedroom suite.

In all the accommodation extends to about 1,435 sq ft / 133 sq m, with a full layout shown on the adjoining floorplans.

There is a lawned area to the side of the house which has a south-facing aspect. The boundaries are well defined and bordered by a mixture of fencing and hedging.

In all the grounds extend to about 0.29 acre/0.12 hectare.

Location

County Donegal is situated in the North-West corner of Ireland. It is renowned for its rugged coastlines and unspoilt landscape. Donegal is typified by its dramatic towering sea cliffs, rolling lush hills and stunning beaches. Situated in Dunfanaghy (1 km), this coastal village is well known for its stunning harbour and beaches, in addition to offering and abundance of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants.

5 Figart is located beside the New Lake which is a 230 acre lake created an Atlantic storm in 1920 and is now renowned as one of the premier brown trout fisheries in the county.

An abundance of stunning beaches can be found in the locality including Killahoey beach (2.5 km) and Tramore beach (3.5 km) and Portnablagh beach (4 km). Marble Hill Strand (7.5 km) is one of the most beautiful settings in Donegal and its blue flag sandy beach is popular amongst swimmers, surfers, bathers and walkers. An abundance of sporting and leisure facilities are available close by, including Jaws watersports which offers a local surf school in Dunfanaghy.

Local areas of interest include Ards Forest Park (7.5 km), a 1200-acre park with wonderful trails, the 4-star Shandon Hotel and Spa (8 km) and also Glenveagh National Park (22 km) which is a hillwalker's paradise with its mountains, lakes, waterfalls and woodland.

For golfing enthusiasts, Dunfanaghy Golf Club (2 km) offers one of the finest links courses in Donegal, while Rosapenna Golf Resort in Downings (25 km) has two championship links courses - Sandy Hills and Old Tom Morris and a third course, St Patrick's Links by Tom Doak.

Local schooling is available at Faugher National School, Holy Trinity National School, Ballymore National School. Secondary school options are available in both Letterkenny and Milford.

Donegal Airport is 40 km distant while the town of Dunfanaghy is well served by transport links connecting it to Letterkenny, Galway, Dublin, Derry/Londonderry and Belfast. Daily ferry services are also available from Magheroarty Pier to Tory Island.

Directions

The Eircode is F92 P6D3.