Convoy, Co. Donegal, Ireland

A charming late-Victorian period residence with equestrian facilities all set on about 23 acres

Killynure House is a delightful period property situated in a secluded and serene countryside setting along the tranquil River Deele. This two-story house, built in the late 19th century during the Victorian era, exudes elegance and charm. Nestled amidst well-maintained gardens and picturesque farmland, this residence also boasts excellent equestrian facilities.

Approached from the R236 road, the entrance to Killynure House is marked by grand stone pillars and ornate cast iron gates. A sweeping tree-lined avenue gracefully leads to a gravel forecourt, providing ample parking space in front of the house.

Upon entering through an impressive porch, this continues into the entrance hallway and offers access to the main reception rooms in the house. Off the hallway is a drawing room which is generously sized and features an open fireplace. The drawing room, adorned with an open fireplace, offers a generous space for relaxation and entertainment. Both the drawing room and dining room feature full height canted bay windows which offers views out over the gardens and the surrounding countryside. The kitchen is interconnected with a breakfast room. The ground floor also includes a shower room, large utility room and an integral garage.

On the first floor there is the master room suite. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. All bedrooms are of a generous size and benefit from picturesque views over the surrounding countryside.

Internal period features of Killynure House include decorative coving, ornate plaster, ceiling roses original fireplaces.

In all the accommodation extends to about 307 sq m / 3,304 sq ft. Please refer to the floorplans for a full list of the accommodation.

Equestrian Facilities
The avenue road continues past Killynure House to an equestrian yard and a sand arena. A purpose built two-storey equestrian facility features eight stables, a workshop, grainstore, tack room, a first floor mezzanine/viewing area and a storage space. This is very versatile and is suitable for a range of uses including for a workshop or a small livery yard.

Gardens & Grounds
The attractive and mature gardens and grounds are a key feature of this gorgeous property with a lawned area to the front and to the side of Killynure House.

Land
The ring-fenced block of farmland, laid out in 5 manageable paddocks, is suitable for the grazing of livestock. The land is generally level and rises from a high point of about 164 feet (50 m) above sea level on the southwest boundary to a low point at 138 feet (42 m) above sea level on the southeast boundary.

The River Deele runs along the northern boundary of the land and is renowned as an excellent trout river from June onwards during the year.

The land extends to about 9.2 hectares / 22.8 acres in total.

Location

County Donegal is located on the north-westerly tip of Ireland and is considered one of Ireland's most beautiful and unspoilt counties which is renowned for its history, heritage, and landscape. Donegal is typified by its dramatic towering sea cliffs, rolling lush hills and stunning beaches.

The nearest village is Convoy which is located in the Finn Valley district. Local services are in both Convoy (3 km), Stranorlar/Ballybofey (7.5 km) and Raphoe (8 km) which offers local amenities such as shopping, bars and restaurants. The area is also renowned for its rich heritage and quality farmland.

Further options are available in Letterkenny (20 km) which is the main shopping hub (26 km). It is the largest and most populous town in Donegal and considered to be the economic centre of the north-west region featuring atmospheric pubs, some excellent restaurants, hotels and impressive cultural centres that host top local and international artists.

For golfing enthusiasts, Ballybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club is nearby (8 km) in addition to Strabane Golf Club 21 km, Letterkenny Golf Club (26 km) and Donegal Golf Club (46 km). There is also a local GAA club, St.Mary's Convoy C.L.G, in addition to the Donegal GAA Centre of Excellence.

A variety of local schooling is available in the area. For further secondary schooling options, Letterkenny is only 20 km distant and also offers the Atlantic Technological University for Third Level Education.

City of Derry Airport (46 km) offers flights to UK destinations and onwards while Donegal Airport (68 km) offers local connections within Ireland and Scotland.