Solas, set on approximately 0.88 hectares (2.17 acres), enjoys a stunning coastal position on Lough Foyle where it meets the Atlantic. With direct access from the front garden to a sandy beach and a shore walk to Moville (2km), the property offers breathtaking, ever-changing views across the water to Binevenagh, all within beautifully private front and rear gardens.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Exceptional waterfront setting on approx. 0.88 hectares (2.17 acres).
• Direct private access from the garden to a sandy beach and scenic shore walk to Moville (approx. 2km).
• Panoramic views across Lough Foyle to Binevenagh and the Antrim coastline.
• Full-length front decking with floor-to-ceiling windows maximising sea views.
• Outdoor hot tub and shower overlooking the Foyle.
• Located on the Inishowen Peninsula, close to Greencastle, Moville and within easy reach of Derry City and City of Derry Airport.
DESCRIPTION
Driving down the lane to Solas (Irish for Laughter or Light), one is greeted by the huge expanse of water that is Lough Foyle near where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. This lovely property sits on approx. 0.88 Hec (2.17 Acres) of land with gardens to the front and back of the property. The front garden gives direct access to a sandy beach and the shore walk, which leads to neighbouring Moville 2kms away. The views across the Foyle to the majestic mountain of Binevenagh are magical with the colours of the sea and the landscape changing constantly.
This family home, built in the 1970’s was purchased by the owners 20 years ago and has served as a delightful holiday home and more recently as a full-time home away from busy city life. A number of cosmetic changes including the renovation of bathrooms and the kitchen has kept this home looking fresh and modern. Planning permission was successfully granted in June 2024 for a complete rebuild. Included in the property is a forested area of native trees and bushes across from the laneway and running behind the neighbouring properties, which provides protection for the wonderful wildlife of Lower Ballybrack.
A choice of entry to the house, either through the front or back doorways, takes you into a spacious and brightly lit hallway leading to the main living and kitchen areas. The living/family room has floor to ceiling windows opening onto the decking which runs the entire length along the front of the house. The view from this room is breathtaking all year round with its beautiful sea view and the mountains and hills of County Derry and the Antrim coast beyond.
An additional sitting room adjacent to the kitchen, used more recently as a yoga studio/music room, provides a peaceful and quiet space away from the main living areas.
Aside from the sea view at the front, the kitchen with
its large window, provides a lovely view to the back garden with the apple trees and forested area beyond.
Two of the four bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms; the master to the front and the main guest room to the back. The two additional bedrooms share the family bathroom. All three front bedrooms have direct access to the terrace and the outdoor living space, which features a hot tub and outdoor shower. A run down the garden, past its exposed rocky outcrops and into the cool waters of the Foyle is an exhilarating experience, with a return to the heat of the hot tub the reward.
LOCATION
The historic and rugged Inishowen Peninsula to the North East of Donegal is bordered by Lough Foyle to the East, Lough Swilly to the West, and the Atlantic Ocean to the North. Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point, keeps watch proudly. Inishowen, meaning ‘Isle of Eoghan’, has some of the county’s most beautiful beaches with Culdaff Beach being cited among the world’s best. Kinnagoe Bay is out of this world and of historical significance as the site where the Spanish Armada’s La Trinidad Valencera sank in 1588. The origins of the nearby spectacular Fort of Grianán an Aileach are dated back to 1700 BC.
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