The return of some long overdue sunshine in recent days has been a welcome lift to just about everyone and if you were compiling a list of properties to drink it in during the months ahead then Bankhead would be surely towards the top of it.
This stunning A-rated 4 bed detached home is situated in Tullyally, just outside Redcastle in Co Donegal, and enjoys beautiful panoramic views of Lough Foyle.
Positioned on a southerly aspect overlooking the sea, this ultra-modern coastal residence offers breathtaking views across the Lough to the Binevennagh Hills, which are listed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bankhead itself is a real beauty in its own right.
Originally completed in 2018, this architecturally-designed house simultaneously takes advantage of the private, secluded location and captures the breathtaking scenic views, to offer extensive, stylish and luxurious accommodation.
The house has been further updated internally and externally in recent years presenting a turn-key, fully automated, pristine, contemporary property.
The internal accommodation extends in total to approximately 244sqm / 2,626 sq ft of cleverly designed living space.
Significant external landscaping works have also been completed to offer a meticulously designed and fully tarmacked, tree lined drive leading up to a private entrance. From here a driveway, enhanced with retaining walls and steps, approaches a parking and dining area to the side of the property.
The main entrance to the property is accessed via a walkway guided by steel power coated fencing. The entrance hall opens into the stunning open plan kitchen, living room and dining room, which is the focal point of the house and features dual elevation floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the breath-taking waterfront views. The open plan kitchen is a particular feature of the property, offering Neff and Bora appliances designed around a stunning central island with a breakfast bar.
Additional features to Bankhead include remote-control blinds in the kitchen/living space and a wood burning stove.
Sliding doors from the dining room opens out onto the balcony, which is ideal for enjoying peace and tranquillity in the splendour of the far-reaching views.
Also on the first floor is the master bedroom suite which offers magnificent views and comes with a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom. There is one further bedroom on this level, along with a WC.
The accommodation on the ground floor is flexible and includes two further bedrooms, one of which has an ensuite, a snug with sliding doors leading out to the garden, plant room, utility, bathroom and a garage which is currently used as storage and a car-charging space.
Significant upgrades have been undertaken throughout Bankhead to offer optimum modern security features including certification locks throughout the house, a new front door, a gate doorbell and a new and upgraded camera system internally and externally.
Thoughtful consideration has also been given to all modern comforts and conveniences which include air conditioning in the living and master bedroom, a water filter, an EV car charger, fibre internet, a mobile phone signal booster, additional Wi-Fi points, an upgraded hardware plant system and solar panels with a backup battery.
The garden and grounds are a particular feature of the property, boasting a south-facing aspect.
Situated to the side and front of the house is an expansive lawned area which was fully drained and resod as part of extensive outdoor enhancement work.
The grounds are well sheltered and provide direct access to the water. The beautifully maintained gardens offer spectacular views and are landscaped. The boundary is well defined and protected by mature trees to the rear.
The grounds extend to about 1.9 acres / 0.78 hectare in total. Extensive landscaping work has been undertaken on the grounds of the property including notably the installation of a seawall spanning the full length of the garden. Significant grounds clearing and ongoing maintenance has created a large, low maintenance space to enjoy all year round.
The outdoor space benefits from power and automated lighting throughout the garden area and an inviting pitch and putt golf green planted with attractive hedging.
Additional outdoor features include a gazebo with seating area and hot tub, outdoor shower, blinds and awnings, patio area and steps to access the beach, which complete the impressive garden amenities.
There is also a shed adjacent to the house which provides ample outdoor storage.
Located just 33km from City of Derry Airport, Bankhead is undoubtedly one of the finest properties to come on the market in the North West for some time.
Find out more about Bankhead on MyHome at www.myhome.ie/4986158 or contact selling agent Cianan Duff of Savills Country Homes at +353 1 618 1300.
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