The storied home is steeped in history, as it was once home to William Burton Conyngham, who aided much of the county's early development. However, the four-bedroom, four bathroom house has been transformed to feature trendy, modern interiors.
Horizon House is on the market for €1,375,000, which includes a fully renovated main house of 190 sqm and a separate 49 sqm converted barn.
Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, €1,375,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Thanks to extensive energy upgrades, including 100mm floor insulation, roof insulation, external insulation wrapping, an MVHR heat pump system, and underfloor heating, the home has achieved an A3 BER rating.
The house has plenty of warmth and insulation to get you through those cold winter months! This is aided by two wood-burning stoves. It also boasts double-glazed traditional wooden sash windows at the front with sleek, aluminium Crittall-style glazing throughout, allowing natural light to illuminate the home.
Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, €1,375,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Horizon House is minimalist in design. The home features modern trends, with open-plan living areas, high ceilings, and panoramic ocean vistas.
It also incorporates another modern trend by featuring a host of natural materials throughout, including lime-washed painted walls and travertine stone in the bathrooms. There are also natural stone surfaces that define both kitchens and wide plank oak flooring.
Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, €1,375,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
The pièce de résistance of the home is the flagstones in the porch, which come from a Spanish Armada shipwreck near Rutland Island.
Of course, one of the main draws of the cottage is that it is cradled by the Atlantic Ocean. The home's gardens were designed by renowned landscaper George Gamble. It features Irish wildflowers, hydrangea, lavender, wild rose, ferns, and gunnera.
Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, €1,375,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
The property also has a private walking path where you can take in views of the nearby islands, including Inismil, Rutland, Iniskeeragh, Inisfree, Arranmore, Iniscoo, and Edernish.
A stream also meanders through the grounds to give a real wildlife effect. Near the water's edge, the ruin of an 1850s stone boathouse stands as a quiet reminder of the area's rich maritime history.
Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal, €1,375,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
While the home gives an isolated feel, it is actually minutes away from a host of activities. Sandy beaches perfect for sea swimming lie just a stone's throw away from the home.
There are also ten golf courses within an hour's drive of the house, and you have access to the scenic Burtonport Railway Walk, nearby greenways, and nature parks.
For more information, please contact the listing agent, James O'Flaherty of Lisney Sotheby's International Realty here.
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.
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