This historical island property in County Donegal is the perfect family home

This historical property on Inch Island, County Donegal offers everything a family seeking the country life could want. 

Moress Farm located on Inch Island, a small island within Lough Swilly, is a remarkable property that has served as a large family home and successful business.

The house comes with three spacious floors above a private apartment. The ground floor consists of a ruby-red living room, and a vast open-plan dining area combined with a cozy stove sitting area.

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Moress Farm comes with three spacious floors above a private apartment

On the west wing, there are two spacious rooms, divided by a stained glass partition, that serve equally well as a master bedroom suite as an extended living area.

The first floor accommodates three master bedrooms, one en-suite bathroom, and a main bathroom with a tub and shower. There is also an exclusive snooker room, lined floor-to-ceiling with books, and a mini tea kitchen.

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The exclusive snooker room lined floor to ceiling with books

This floor accesses two balconies; one with panoramic views of Inch and the Swilly, and the other overlooking the patio and pastoral views. The upper loft is reached by a charming spiral staircase. Here there are two pine-paneled rooms, together with a bathroom and electric shower.

The gem of Moress Farm lies in The Library; a private apartment built in the cozy style of J.R.R Tolkien’s Hobbit Hole. This retreat is the perfect place to unwind, read and relax.

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The gem of Moress Farm lies in The Library and is the perfect place to unwind, read and relax.

The Library has received much notability amongst architectural enthusiasts and weekend-getaway rental sites, remarked as Our New Dream Home on Lovin.ie and the #1 place to stay in Donegal on TheIrishRoadTrip.com.

The expansive three-acre garden of Moress Farm is steeped in history. There still remain outbuildings of the original estate, dating c.1603, one of which is a long ‘Scottish Bane’.

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The vast open-plan dining area in Moress Farm

Enchanting walkways and gravel paths bring one past the tennis court, round the avenues and through the ever-blossoming apple and pear-bearing orchard.

This one-of-a-kind property and is sure to make a beautiful family home or the location for any dream business endeavor.

The property is listed by Crana Financial Services Ltd. and is available for €450,000/ $528,464. Click here to find out more.