Glebe, Killybegs, Co Donegal, Ireland
Guide Price
€495,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- SIZE
Ask agent
Key features
- A rare period house with scope for careful enhancement
- Mature grounds and woodland
- Elevated site offering impressive views
- About 7.6 acres
- Private site
Description
Beautiful period home on about 7.6 acres
The Old Rectory is a distinguished former rectory dating from about 1830, occupying a wonderfully private setting on approximately 7.6 acres close to Killybegs and the dramatic Donegal coastline.
Extending to about 4,294 sq ft / 399 sq m, this handsome six-bedroom residence is a house of real scale, charm and architectural presence, retaining an impressive range of period detail including sash windows, working shutters, ornate cornicing, centre roses, original fireplaces and a fine staircase. The accommodation is generously proportioned and classically arranged, with elegant reception rooms, a spacious kitchen and bright, well-balanced bedroom accommodation over two floors.
The Old Rectory is a warm, dry and immediately usable home, with full central heating, a sound roof, kitchen and white goods in place, and no known structural issues. While many purchasers may wish to carry out modernisation and further enhancement over time, the house already offers comfort, atmosphere and practicality in equal measure. It is therefore likely to appeal both to those seeking a distinctive family home with exceptional character and to those looking for a rewarding heritage property to improve sensitively over time.
As a protected structure, the house offers the rarity of genuine period integrity combined with considerable scope for careful upgrading, allowing a new owner to enjoy and evolve a property of real beauty and substance.
Outbuildings
There is a traditional three-bay, single-storey garden outbuilding set to the rear of the courtyard. This extends to about 21 sq. m / 229 sq. ft.
Gardens and Grounds
The Old Rectory enjoys mature and private grounds extending to about 3.10 hectares / 7.66 acres, comprising formal gardens, mature trees, woodland, a sheltered wraparound flagstone courtyard, a stream, and the remains of a former walled garden and stable block.
For many years the grounds were maintained to a very high standard and they remain an important part of the property's appeal, offering privacy, character and a wonderful sense of setting. While parts of the grounds have been affected by recent severe weather and no longer present quite as they once did, regular upkeep continues and the overall impression remains highly attractive. With further care and attention, there is clear scope for the gardens and grounds to be restored to a particularly beautiful standard.
The remains of the former walled garden and stable block add further interest and long-term potential, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents.
Zoning
A portion of the lands is currently zoned "primarily residential" under the Donegal County Development Plan 2024–2030. Further information is available from the selling agents. Any alternative or additional use would remain subject to the necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.
Viewing
Strictly by private appointment with the joint agents Savills Country Agency and Henry Kee & Son Auctioneers.
Eircode
F94 N7Y3
BER
Exempt
Historic Reference
The Old Rectory is listed on the Record of Protected Structures by Donegal County Council.
Ref No: 40909704
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water, mains electricity, fibre broadband.
Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.
Offers
Offers may be submitted to the joint selling agents:
Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Henry Kee & Son Auctioneers, Main Street, Stranorlar, Ballybofey, Co Donegal.
Wayleaves and Rights of Access
The property will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such rights and others.
Location
County Donegal is located on the north-westerly tip of Ireland and is considered one of Ireland's most beautiful and unspoilt counties, renowned for its rich history, heritage, and breathtaking landscape. Donegal is typified by its dramatic, towering sea cliffs, rolling green hills, and pristine sandy beaches.
Located on the south-west coast of the county, Killybegs is a vibrant coastal town and is Ireland's largest fishing port. Just 4 km from the town lies Fintra Beach, a Blue Flag sandy beach set in a picturesque bay, popular with swimmers, walkers, and families.
A wide range of sporting and leisure activities are available in the surrounding area, including sea angling, diving, kayaking, and coastal hiking. For the keen golfer, the nearby Narin & Portnoo Links (27 km) offers a scenic and challenging course, while Donegal Golf Club (42 km), one of the longest courses in Europe at 7,452 yards from the championship tees, provides a world-class golfing experience.
Killybegs offers a range of local amenities and services, with further options available in Donegal Town (26 km) and Letterkenny (69 km), including shops, banks, restaurants, and secondary schools.
Local places of interest include Slieve League Cliffs, among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, as well as the scenic Wild Atlantic Way driving route, which passes through the area. There are also numerous nearby walking trails and viewpoints showcasing the stunning natural beauty of southwest Donegal.
For travel and connectivity, the town is well-served by the N56 road, linking to Donegal Town and beyond. Donegal Airport (58 km) offers regional connections within Ireland and to Scotland, while City of Derry Airport (77 km) provides regular flights to the UK and beyond.
The Old Rectory is a distinguished former rectory dating from about 1830, occupying a wonderfully private setting on approximately 7.6 acres close to Killybegs and the dramatic Donegal coastline.
Extending to about 4,294 sq ft / 399 sq m, this handsome six-bedroom residence is a house of real scale, charm and architectural presence, retaining an impressive range of period detail including sash windows, working shutters, ornate cornicing, centre roses, original fireplaces and a fine staircase. The accommodation is generously proportioned and classically arranged, with elegant reception rooms, a spacious kitchen and bright, well-balanced bedroom accommodation over two floors.
The Old Rectory is a warm, dry and immediately usable home, with full central heating, a sound roof, kitchen and white goods in place, and no known structural issues. While many purchasers may wish to carry out modernisation and further enhancement over time, the house already offers comfort, atmosphere and practicality in equal measure. It is therefore likely to appeal both to those seeking a distinctive family home with exceptional character and to those looking for a rewarding heritage property to improve sensitively over time.
As a protected structure, the house offers the rarity of genuine period integrity combined with considerable scope for careful upgrading, allowing a new owner to enjoy and evolve a property of real beauty and substance.
Outbuildings
There is a traditional three-bay, single-storey garden outbuilding set to the rear of the courtyard. This extends to about 21 sq. m / 229 sq. ft.
Gardens and Grounds
The Old Rectory enjoys mature and private grounds extending to about 3.10 hectares / 7.66 acres, comprising formal gardens, mature trees, woodland, a sheltered wraparound flagstone courtyard, a stream, and the remains of a former walled garden and stable block.
For many years the grounds were maintained to a very high standard and they remain an important part of the property's appeal, offering privacy, character and a wonderful sense of setting. While parts of the grounds have been affected by recent severe weather and no longer present quite as they once did, regular upkeep continues and the overall impression remains highly attractive. With further care and attention, there is clear scope for the gardens and grounds to be restored to a particularly beautiful standard.
The remains of the former walled garden and stable block add further interest and long-term potential, subject to any necessary planning permissions and consents.
Zoning
A portion of the lands is currently zoned "primarily residential" under the Donegal County Development Plan 2024–2030. Further information is available from the selling agents. Any alternative or additional use would remain subject to the necessary planning permissions and statutory consents.
Viewing
Strictly by private appointment with the joint agents Savills Country Agency and Henry Kee & Son Auctioneers.
Eircode
F94 N7Y3
BER
Exempt
Historic Reference
The Old Rectory is listed on the Record of Protected Structures by Donegal County Council.
Ref No: 40909704
Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water, mains electricity, fibre broadband.
Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.
Offers
Offers may be submitted to the joint selling agents:
Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2.
Henry Kee & Son Auctioneers, Main Street, Stranorlar, Ballybofey, Co Donegal.
Wayleaves and Rights of Access
The property will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such rights and others.
Location
County Donegal is located on the north-westerly tip of Ireland and is considered one of Ireland's most beautiful and unspoilt counties, renowned for its rich history, heritage, and breathtaking landscape. Donegal is typified by its dramatic, towering sea cliffs, rolling green hills, and pristine sandy beaches.
Located on the south-west coast of the county, Killybegs is a vibrant coastal town and is Ireland's largest fishing port. Just 4 km from the town lies Fintra Beach, a Blue Flag sandy beach set in a picturesque bay, popular with swimmers, walkers, and families.
A wide range of sporting and leisure activities are available in the surrounding area, including sea angling, diving, kayaking, and coastal hiking. For the keen golfer, the nearby Narin & Portnoo Links (27 km) offers a scenic and challenging course, while Donegal Golf Club (42 km), one of the longest courses in Europe at 7,452 yards from the championship tees, provides a world-class golfing experience.
Killybegs offers a range of local amenities and services, with further options available in Donegal Town (26 km) and Letterkenny (69 km), including shops, banks, restaurants, and secondary schools.
Local places of interest include Slieve League Cliffs, among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, as well as the scenic Wild Atlantic Way driving route, which passes through the area. There are also numerous nearby walking trails and viewpoints showcasing the stunning natural beauty of southwest Donegal.
For travel and connectivity, the town is well-served by the N56 road, linking to Donegal Town and beyond. Donegal Airport (58 km) offers regional connections within Ireland and to Scotland, while City of Derry Airport (77 km) provides regular flights to the UK and beyond.
Glebe, Killybegs, Co Donegal, Ireland
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Distances are straight line measurements- Sligo(Local)25.1 miles
- Donegal(International)29.0 miles
- Knock(International)51.5 miles
- Belfast(International)89.4 miles
- Galway(International)94.2 miles
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