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Ballyganny House - Ardara

Stunning architect designed house on 5 acres just I minute walk to the shores of Loughros Beg Bay. There are fabulous views of the Bay and the surrounding countryside. The house was built in 1991 and won an Irish Architectural award in 1992. The house faces due west and has fantastic views of Loughros Beg Bay, Slievetooey, Loughros Point and the sunset views are unforgettable.

Ballyganny is surrounded by lawns and outbuildings and there is an adjacent 5 acre field which is also part of the property. There is a tidal beach less than 100 meters away and there are other unspoiled quiet beaches nearby. The house, which is two storeys with four bedrooms, was constructed on the site of a derelict 3 room cottage and it uses the same footprint and style. There is a very attractive large living area which incorporates the kitchen/dining, living and a mezzanine balcony area overlooking the views.

The wall construction is thick and cottage like even though modern thermal bocks were used. In addition to a Stovax stove in the living room, there is under-floor heating and electric convector heaters throughout the house.

The house is situated 2.5 km west of Ardara at the apex of Loughros Beg Bay. It lies 1km off the Loughros Point road, and has beautiful panoramic views over Loughros Beg Bay and Maghera Strand with Slievetooey in the background.

Ardara

Ardara is a picturesque village, situated at the centre of three peninsulas, and set in a valley near the mouth of the Owentocker River, just before it enters Loughros-Mor Bay. Visitors can see the weaving centres where the world famous Donegal tweed is spun, and enjoy other crafts such as hand-knitting and embroidery.

Ardara has many attractions; not least it’s many pubs most of which have traditional music sessions at night. There are also a number of festivals throughout the year including the Matchmaking, the Cup o’tea and the annual Agricultural Show.It is an ideal location for fishing, walking, local folklore, archaeology, tweed-making, surfing, golf, and making the best of all South Donegal has to offer.

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 4 bedrooms to sleep 8
• Bathroom with overhead shower, washbasin, w/c, heated towel rail, first floor
• Shower room on ground floor with shower (immersion heater)
• Separate ground floor w/c
• main living area with its two storey ceiling is at the centre of the house
• there is another downstairs room with three piece suite, tv and dvd player just off the living room
• lcd tv with sky reception, cd/stereo, dvd
• laptop with large selection of music
• open plan Ikea kitchen
• Bosch electric oven and separate gas hob
• microwave, Bosch fridge/freezer, dishwasher
• integrated washing machine/tumble dryer
• indoor and outdoor clothes lines, iron and ironing board
• cot available by request. The split level nature of the house, together with solid floors mean that the house may not be suitable for small children.
• bed linen provided
• heating and electricity included
• patio area with wooden furniture and gas barbeque
• 100m to shoreline
• 3 min drive to shops, pub etc in Ardara
• The house has outstanding views of Loghos Beg Bay, Loghros Point, Slievetooey, Maghera Beach and all the surrounding countryside, The west facing aspect provides many spectacular sunsets
• quiet and peaceful location
• ideal touring base
• ample parking
• sorry, no pets

Living Space

  Kitchen

The open plan, fitted Ikea kitchen is located off the living room, with west facing views over the Atlantic.

Kitchen:

• Cooker: Bosch electric oven and separate gas hob.

• Fridge freezer: Large integrated Bosch fridge.

• Dishwasher: Integrated Indesit dishwasher, 12 setting capacity.

• Microwave: Separate microwave (900Kw) with oven.

• Dining table: Table with 6 chairs

Utility:

• Washing machine: Zanussi automatic washing machine with integrated tumble dryer.

• Iron and ironing board.

• Fridge/freezer.

• Belfast sink.

• Indoor clothes line.

  Living Area

The open plan living room with its two storey ceiling is at the centre of the house. Access to the kitchen, two downstairs rooms, kitchen and utility area are off the living room. The stone stairs lead to the glazed balcony area on the mezzanine level and on to the three upstairs bedrooms and bathroom. The very comfortable living room has a Stovax stove and three piece suite, under-floor heating and solid Blanc deBierge floor. Small lcd tv with sky television, cd player, amplifier, laptop PC with large selection of music. There is another downstairs room with three piece suite, tv and dvd player just off the living room.

  Bedrooms

This luxury holiday rental has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 8 people.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: 1st floor, double bed, convector heater
Bedroom 2: 1st floor, double bed, convector heater
Bedroom 3: 1st floor, single bed, convector heater, sea views
Bedroom 4: ground floor, three single beds, under-floor heating, sea views

  Bathrooms

1. Bathroom with overhead shower, washbasin, w/c, heated towel rail, located on first floor
2. Shower room on ground floor with shower (immersion heater)
3. Separate ground floor w/c

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Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am

• rental Sat – Sat except by special arrangement

• a cleaning/breakage deposit of €100 will be required and returned at the end of the let assuming no additional cleaning or damage has occurred

What's Included

• Linen and Towels
• Electricity
• Electric underfloor heating

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