They say it’s all about location, location, location when it comes to property.
Few homes have as stunning a backdrop though as Urlar in Carney, Co Sligo.
This stunning 4 bed detached house, which is on the market via Sherry FitzGerald Draper, sits – in the words of WB Yeats - ‘Under Ben Bulben’ on a beautiful one acre site which is just 3km from Drumcliffe Church where the Nobel laureate poet is buried.
Constructed in 2007, the property was designed by its owners who took inspiration from their travels, most notably those of traditional country houses in America. The outcome is a stunning home with breathtaking views.
Located just off the main Sligo to Donegal road under the foot of the well-known Ben Bulben mountain range, Urlar offers 331.1sqm of living space in what is a truly magnificent setting.
The property is situated at the end of a meandering driveway lined with thuja emerald green trees and immediately catches the eye. The front entrance along with a turret is clad in local stone that the owners reclaimed from old properties on family lands. Local sandstone is also used internally in the front hallway where it creates a dramatic contrast to the sleek porcelain tiles. It is also used in the living room in the chimney piece which is the focal point of the room.
Through a stone arch in the front hall is a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room which features an extensive range of high quality units with a quartz worktop and integrated appliances and the real high point – a majestic picture window with views of Ben Bulben.
There is also access out to a sunny newly laid elevated patio with mountain views, not to mention a handy utility room with a door to the rear, a downstairs double bedroom/office and a well-equipped bathroom.
As you venture up the feature staircase onto the open landing there are many more mountain views to enjoy. The landing is such a generous space with vaulted ceiling, large hot press and stira stairs to the attic.
The home office
The main master bedroom suite is the real jewel in the crown of this wonderful property. The bedroom is extra spacious with a large bay window facing south with beautiful views of Knocknarea mountain and the rolling surrounding countryside, while you can also see Ben Bulben from the rear window.
The walk through wardrobe is a generous size with fitted clothes rails and the ensuite is, again, extra spacious with two wash hand basins, a large shower and a jacuzzi bath with steps up into it which has views of the mountain. The room also has a second area designated to a gym.
Also on the first floor there are another two sizeable double bedrooms - one with en-suite - and a large office/bedroom with vaulted ceiling.
This substantial property is further enhanced by having a large garage to one end with double doors to the front, door to the side and is also plumbed for a bathroom to the rear.
If the house itself isn’t a big enough selling point, there’s also plenty to do nearby. Lissadell Beach is just a two minute drive away while the local sport centre is a half a mile away. As the property lies on the Ben Bulben loop, it is also perfect walking and hiking.
Carney village is also nearby while Sligo town itself is just 10 minutes away.
You can find out more about Urlar on MyHome.ie at www.myhome.ie/4716043 or by contacting selling agent Niall Draper on 071 914 3710.
