Property: Rare opportunity to own magnificent Donegal eight-bed coastal home

A magnificent, eight-bedroom Victorian residence in beautiful Donegal is for sale by auction, with starting bids from €595,000. Click on the arrows to see pictures of this exceptional property, with all images courtesy of Campbell's Auctioneers

Foirnis, Burtonport is listed by Campbell’s Auctioneers in partnership with IAM Sold.

Auctioneer Kenneth Campbell said: “It was a hotel in its day. It is a beautiful building with a lot of potential for the right buyer.”

The property is on an expansive site offering privacy and potential, yet is conveniently located within the west Donegal coastal village of Burtonport. 

It has been meticulously cared for, and is listed as being ‘move-in ready.’

In addition to its eight bedrooms, the property boasts three reception rooms and five bathrooms. 

While the property is for sale by auction, it is noted that the vendors may accept pre-auction bids. Viewing is strictly by appointment with Campbell's Auctioneers only. Anyone who is interested in purchasing this property is advised to contact the estate agent by calling 074 9521020 or emailing info@campbells.ie

About the Property

The property is situated within a large manicured plot extending to approximately 1.4 acres.

Campbells tell us via the listing on their website: “This property is an extraordinary gem, built in 1895 and having undergone significant refurbishment in the intervening period, the property maintains many of the features one would associate with the Victorian properties of days gone by including large rectangular sash windows, a centrally located front door, high ceilings, open fireplace and solid wooden flooring all of which have been lovingly maintained by the current owners.

The layout comprises of numerous hallways with high ceilings as well as a variety of attractive stained glass panels, with the ground floor consisting of a bright airy living room with bay window and open fireplace, beautiful sitting room with bay window and open fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen with built in units and fitted appliances as well as access through a stable door to a sheltered side patio area, bright spacious delightful dining area with open fireplace and spacious utility room with tiled floor. 

“The first floor is split into two parts with the main building accessed from the front hallway and this part of the property contains four / five bright airy double bedrooms with the master bedroom also containing a sitting area to the front. 

There is also a beautiful office / studio overlooking the front garden area.

“The other four bedrooms are accessed via a stairwell to the rear of the property and this floor also contains a communal fully tiled bathroom.

“Externally there is a tarmac driveway with footpath surrounds, a pedestrian iron wrought gate from the main road to the large front door entrance steps, large manicured garden and also a large garden to the rear of the property.

“Conveniently located just a few minutes from Burtonport Harbour, the property is well located close to numerous local amenities and beaches with the nearby towns and villages of Dungloe, Kincasslagh and Annagry all within a short drive from the property.”

Other points to note are that the property is wired for CAT 6 throughout and boasts "secret" attic areas. It has a large shed adjacent to the property which may lend itself for other uses and is also connected to the Burtonport Wastewater Treatment Plant.”

Full details of the property can be found on campbells.ie