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Sunset View - Fahan

Sunset View is a luxury modern holiday home with a breathtaking location on a hillside above the coastal road between Fahan and Buncrana on the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula.

From its elevated site the holiday home enjoys sweeping panoramic views over  Lough Swilly as it makes it way northwards towards the Atlantic Ocean. There are views across the lough towards Rathmullan,  Macamish  Fort and the hills of the Fanad Peninsula and also views over the North West Golf Course towards Buncrana, Fort Dunree and the Inishowen Hills. This beautiful coastal vista makes for some truly dramatic sunsets in the evening time

From the front door it is just 500 metres to the shores of Lough Swilly, 1.5km to the clubhouse of the north West Golf Club, 2km to the coastal resort of Fahan , 4km to Buncrana and just 12km to the historic Walled City of Derry. The holiday home also lies along the route of Irelands Wild Atlantic Way driving  route which follows the coastline of the ruggedly beautiful Inishowen Peninsula.

A Luxury Modern Holiday Home with Breathtaking Views

The holiday home itself is ultra modern, extremely stylish and comfortable. It invites a wealth of natural light with its large windows to maximise the view and setting. The large open plan designer kitchen with floor to ceiling windows is central to the home and makes entertaining here a dream. It features all modern appliances, white granite surfaces, a large island with 5 bar stools and a dining table for 12, as well as a lounge area looking out to the view. 

There is an additional large living room with an open fire, two couches, and floor to ceiling windows. Next to that is a smaller living/playroom stocked with toys and books for the younger visitors. It boasts 6 double bedrooms, 5 of which have king size beds and the other has twins. Three of the bedrooms are ensuite and there are is an additional bathroom on each floor. The design overall is extremely spacious at 3000 sq ft.. The driveway has ample parking for 6 cars and the garden is enclosed and there are beautifully crafted patios to the front to enjoy the scenery even more on a good day.

Ideal Base to Explore the Inishowen Peninsula & Derry City

The local Lisfannon Beach is a Blue Flag beach and is ideal for walking and swimming.  There is a fine marina in Fahan and as well as a sailing school.  Restaurants worth visitng are The Red Door and The Railway Tavern Firebox Grill both situated near the marina in Fahan. Harrys in Bridgend which is a short drive has also won many awards.

Nearby Buncrana is the largest town in the picturesque Inishowen Peninsula. It has a full range of tourist amenities, as well as fine restaurants and lively bars. The town boasts a leisure centre and swimming pool, golf course, pitch and putt, play park, clean safe sandy beaches, coastal footpaths and many activities for children.

For the keen golfer there are 2 golf courses just a few minutes drive from the holiday home- the Northwest Golf Club at Lisfannon and  Buncrana Golf Club. The superb Ballyliffin Golf Club is just 25km away. The landscape of the Inishowen Peninsula is ideal for the rambler and hill walker with a variety of hill and coastal walks. Indeed if you are feeling fit and adventurous you can climb the hill behind the house.

Sunset View is also an ideal for those who wish to explore historic Derry City from a more a tranquil base. Few places in these islands can offer such a compelling and unique experience for the visitor as the Walled City of Derry - its setting on the steep hills overlooking the wide sweep of the River Foyle, its distinctive architecture and its famous walls all provide enormous appeal. 

Facilities & Living Space

Facilities

• 6 spacious bedrooms to sleep 12 ( 3 ensuite)
• large shower room on the ground floor
• luxury bathroom on the first floor - bath and separate shower
• large open plan designer kitchen with floor to ceiling windows
• 2 electric ovens, gas hobs
• full sized fridge and full sized freezer
• dishwasher, microwave
• white granite surfaces
• large island unit with 5 bar stools
• dining table for 12
• dining area enjoys panoramic sea views
• lounge area with a luxury leather sofa
• lounge area enjoys wonderful sea views
• sliding glass door to patio area and garden
• large living room with open fireplace and two couches
• floor to ceiling windows offering breathtaking views
• flat screen tv with sky tv, dvd palyer
• second living room - playroom with wonderful sea views
• selection of toys and books for younger visitors
• flatcreen tv, Wii
• utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
• iron and ironing board
• ample parking in the drive way for 6 cars
• large enclosed front lawn overlooking Lough Swilly
• beautifully crafted patios to the front with stunning view
• small sheltered patio to the rear

Living Space

  Kitchen

The large open plan designer kitchen with floor to ceiling windows is central to the holiday home and makes entertaining here a dream. It features all modern appliances, white granite surfaces, a large island with 5 bar stools and a dining table for 12, as well as a lounge area looking out to the superb coastal view. A separate utility area has a washing machine and tumble dryer.

  Dining and Seating Area

The dining and lounge area are positioned to take full advantage to the wondeful panoramic views over Lough Swilly - the Lake of Shadows. There is easy access to the patio area via a large glass sliding door

  Living Room

Like all room to the front the main living room enjoys superb coastal views. It is beautifully furnished and decorated and features an open fire, two couches, and floor to ceiling windows.  For home entertainment there is a large flatscreen tv with sky tv. Free Wifi is also available.

  Playroom

An attactive feature of the holiday home is a separate living/playroom stocked with toys and books for the younger visitors. Again this room enjoys lovely sea views.  It has a flatcreen tv and a Wii console.

  Bedrooms

Luxury Accommodation in Sunset View is as follows:

• Bedroom 1: Ensuite Master Bedroom - first floor - sea views
• Bedroom 2: Double Bedroom - first floor - sea views
• Bedroom 3: Double Bedroom - first floor
• Bedroom 4: Twin Bedroom - first floor - sea views
• Bedroom 5: Ensuite Double Bedroom - ground floor
• Bedroom 6: Double Bedroom - ground floor

All the bedrooms are very spacious and the double beds are king sized.

There is also a large shower room on the ground floor and a bathroom with bath and separate shower on the first floor

  Sunset Views

From its elevated site the holiday home enjoys sweeping panoramic views over  Lough Swilly as it makes it way northwards towards the Atlantic Ocean. . This beautiful coastal vista makes for some truly dramatic sunsets in the evening time

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Booking Details

Booking deposit (non-refundable) of 25% per week - with balance to be paid six weeks prior to the letting period.

• check in 4pm, check out 11am
• rentals 7 day minimum during summer monthsh
• rental period flexible at other times of the year. 2 nights minimum. 
• Refundable Damage deposit of €400 will also be requested prior to arrival
• No parties, events or groups of under 25’s 

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What's Included

• bed linen and towels
• electricity
• central heating

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