Property Description

Henry Kee & Son are delighted to present to the market The Old Rectory, a distinguished former rectory dating from circa 1830, occupying a wonderfully private and peaceful setting on approximately 7.6 acres just south of Killybegs and close to the dramatic Donegal coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way. Approached by a graceful driveway and extending to approximately 4,294 sq. ft., this elegant Georgian residence is a home of real scale, charm and architectural presence. Lovingly maintained by its current owners, the property retains an impressive array of original period features including timber sliding sash windows diminishing in scale towards the eaves — a true hallmark of the Georgian style — along with ornate cornicing, centre ceiling roses, original fireplaces and a fine staircase. The accommodation is generously proportioned and classically arranged throughout. The entrance porch opens into a welcoming central hallway, leading to an elegant Sitting Room on one side and a Living Room on the other. The ground floor further comprises a Family Room, Dining Room, spacious Kitchen, Conservatory, Cloakroom with WC and a Laundry Room. Upstairs, there are six bright and well-balanced bedrooms, including a guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, along with two bathrooms. Many of the rooms enjoy dual aspects, allowing natural light to flood the house throughout the day and creating a wonderful sense of warmth and openness. To the rear, an enclosed courtyard features original outbuildings together with the remains of a former walled garden and stable block, adding further character and historical interest to the property. The Old Rectory is a warm and inviting home, ready for immediate occupation with no known structural concerns. While some purchasers may wish to undertake modernisation or further enhancement over time, the property already offers comfort, atmosphere and practicality in equal measure. As a protected structure and an important part of the area’s built heritage, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a residence of genuine historical significance, exceptional character and enduring charm, while still offering considerable scope for upgrading and putting your own stamp on the property over time. Viewing is strictly by appointment only, with all enquiries welcome.

Entrance Porch
2.7m x 2m
Central square-headed doorway to the front face of porch having timber panelled door with overlight, and with two over two-pane timber sliding sash sidelights, and with sash windows to the side walls, creating a bright and inviting feel. Vaulted timber ceiling. Stone tiled floor.

Main Hall
7m x 2m
Pitch pine timber floor - classic 5” wide board, tongue and groove design, Turned staircase, naturally lit by 16 over 6 pane sliding sash window, Dado rail, Coving to the ceiling, Symmetrically positioned doors left and right opening into Main Sitting Room and Living Room respectively.

Main Sitting Room
6m x 4.8m
Dual aspect windows - 6 over 6 pane timber sliding sash window to front (east facing) plus shallow bowed south facing window with 9 over 9 pane timber sliding sash window flanked to either side by six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows, Suspended timber floor finished with carpet, Cast iron fireplace with tile insert, Coving to ceiling.

Living Room
6m x 4.8m
Dual aspect windows - 6 over 6 pane timber sliding sash window to front (east facing) plus square-headed doorway to the north-west elevation, Pitch pine timber floor - classic 5” wide board, tongue and groove design, Marble fireplace with stove, Integrate traditional-style shelving within existing alcove, Coving to ceiling.

Family Room
4.4m x 3.8m
6 over 6 pane timber sliding sash window to front (north facing), Suspended timber floor finished with carpet, Slate fireplace with ornate cast iron solid fuel stove, Bespoke shelving above in-frame cupboards, Coving to ceiling.

Dining Room
6.4m x 3.4m
2 over 2 pane timber sliding sash window flanked to either side by 2-over-2 pane timber sliding sash windows (north facing)‚ Flag stone floor‚ Cast iron fireplace‚ Bespoke enclosed alcove shelving with display space above cupboard‚ Serving hatch from kitchen with cupboard below‚ Double doors opening off back-hallway with elegant coloured leaded glass panels.

Kitchen
6m x 4.5m
Triple aspect; North-facing tripartite timber sliding sash window, with window seat, plus south-facing 2 over 2 pane sash window and west-facing Georgian style French door with glazed side panels opening onto walled-enclosed courtyard - ideal for al fresco dining, Flag stone floor, Fitted with solid oak shaker style cabinets, Tiles between cabinets levels, Central island with tiled top incorporating a 3 bowl stainless steel sink, Includes 5 ring electric hob, Twin electric oven & dishwasher, Picture shelf, Traditional ledged & braced style doors opening from hall and Laundry room.

Conservatory
7m x 2.5m
A real suntrap; with its' south and west facing orientation lending lots of natural light and warmth from midday into the evening, Pitched glazed roof and 2 partially glazed walls, (Wood grain effect PVC framed double glazed windows), Flag stone floor, Opens of rear corridor thought a brickwork arch, External door to wall enclosed rear court-yard.

Laundry Room
2.8m x 2.5m
Opens off kitchen, Dual aspect; south and west facing sliding sash windows and east facing external door opening to the rear courtyard, Flag stone floor, Open shelving and low-level cabinets, Stainless steel sink, Plumbed for washing machine & tumble dryer.

Cloakroom
4m x 3m
Opens off main hallway‚ opposite dining room‚ Parquet flooring‚ Guest WC accessed from within the cloakroom includes a WHB & WC.

Main Bedroom
6m x 4.8m
Dual aspect with east and south facing sliding sash windows, Carpeted, Slate fireplace with cast iron insert, Coving to Ceiling.

Dressing room
2.0m x 2.0m
East facing sliding sash window, Carpeted.

Bedroom Two
6m x 4.8m Max. Measurement
Dual aspect with east and north facing sliding sash windows. Carpeted, Slate fireplace, Fitted 3 door (louvered) wardrobe, Open shelving.

Bedroom Three
3.8m x 4.2m
North facing sliding sash window, Carpeted, Slate fireplace, Coving to ceiling, Connecting door to Bedroom 4

En-suite
2.0m x 1.6m
Carpeted, WHB, WC & Shower Sliding sash window.

Bedroom Four
3.6m x 3.5m
South facing sliding sash window, Carpeted, 2 No. built-in wardrobes Connecting door to Bedroom 3 and also door opening onto landing.

Bedroom Five
3.6m x 3.2m
South facing sliding sash window, Carpeted. 2 No. built-in wardrobes

Bedroom Six
3.6m x 3.2m
South facing sliding sash window, Carpeted, Built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom One
4.2m x 3m
2 No. South facing sliding sash windows, Pitch pine floor, Twin wash hand basins, Bidet, WC & Bath, Shower, Slate fireplace, 3 No. wall lights, Picture shelf, Mid height tiling.

Bathroom Two
4.5m x 2m
Velux window, Pitch pine floor, WHB, Bidet, WC & Bath, Shower, Brass hardware.

Rear Courtyard
200 Square Metres
Charming wrap around flag stone court yard opening off kitchen and conservatory, Wall enclosed, Stone built slate roofed shed, 4m x 7m, Divided in 2 with 2 separate doors, Built-in brick barbeque.

Many classic period feature that underscores the home’s original craftsmanship including:
• Original shutters enhancing the period character of the principal block,
• The double doors at the entrance porch are enclosed by a refined stone frame exhibiting the balanced elegance of Georgian symmetry,
• Ceiling height of 12ft on ground floor and 10ft on first floor of principal block,
• High skirting boards and doorways and windows framed with deep moulded architraves‚
• Original 6 panel doors throughout‚
• Dining room doors feature elegant antique leaded glass panels with subtle coloured geometric design,
• Elegant moulded ceiling coving‚
• Multiple period fireplaces preserved in key rooms,
• Many antique light fittings retained‚
• Extensive grounds spanning 7.6 acres approx. with a number of mature trees including Beech‚ Oak‚ Chestnut and Douglas Fir and remains of stable block.

Modern Features;
• Stainless steel 300 litre twin coil hot water cylinder,
• Electric car charging point,
• Approx. 2 acres zoned as primary residential in the County Development Plan (Plot PR8).

BER Details

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