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Picture perfect: Live a life of tranquillity at this lakeside cottage in Donegal
The sale also includes four acres of land and a boathouse.
LOCATED BY THE banks of Lough Salt in Co Donegal, this two-bed cottage is the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle.
The cottage is located in an area of special conservation and enjoys tranquil surroundings from every angle, as well as views of mountains and the seaside. It’s on the market with an asking price of €245,000.
Not to forget views of the lough, which is just a stone’s throw from the property. Positioned directly beside the lough is the boathouse, which boasts direct lough access, a multi-fuel stove and double glazed windows.
With ceramic tiled floors, this space could easily be used as a studio, workshop or boat shed. A couple of hours spent on the lough before returning to sit by a blazing fire in the boathouse is sure to be nothing short of blissful.
Moving to the cottage itself, which was constructed in 2004, the open-plan living area is the hub of the home. It boasts a vaulted ceiling, a triple aspect and Velux windows which flood the space with light. In here, views of both the lough and countryside can be enjoyed. An exposed stone fireplace, made with local materials, adds a cosy feel.
Adding another element to the room, a galleried seating area on the first floor overlooks this living area. The beautiful surroundings can also be enjoyed from here, making it the ideal space to curl up with a good book.
In the kitchen, which is accessed from the living area, solid oak wall and floor units provide plenty of storage space. Other features in the kitchen include granite worktops and an integrated double oven, plus a utility room to the side.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is the master bedroom, which overlooks the lough. The bedroom comes complete with two sets of fitted oak wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom with marble tiling to the walls and floor.
On the first floor, the second bedroom is accessed from the galleried seating area. The bedroom is double aspect and features a large Velux skylight, plus an en suite bathroom with a corner shower. Solid Canadian oak flooring throughout the property provides a sense of cohesiveness.
Outside, the property sits on four acres of land. A feature stone wall is to the front, while the front and rear area is finished in gravel, making for the ideal space to dine al fresco. Saying that, you might not be able to tear yourself away from the peacefulness of the lake.
If you’re looking to go to somewhere a bit busier, the Gaeltacht town of Dungloe is a 10-minute drive away, while both Letterkenny and Donegal town are an hour’s drive away.
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