A unique private island near Ballyshannon is to be auctioned.
Inis Saimer is a private residential island surrounded by the waters of the Erne Estuary.
The three bedroom home off Mall Quay can be reached by a unique floating jetty all year ’round.
It was also once owned by Speaker of the first Irish House of Parliament and then-richest man in Ireland, Thomas Connolly.
And while the island offers sanctuary and “peaceful” respite, it is just a minute’s boat trip away from Ballyshannon’s Mall Quay and no more than six minutes from the town centre with shops and restaurants galore.
The house dates back to the 1800s with a “generously proportioned” open plan living space featuring kitchen, dining room, and lounge areas.
And views from the 19th century dwelling are stunning too, as an expansive balcony and decking area overlooks the Erne River, the Mall Quay, and the town of Ballyshannon, while the Erne Estuary, dunes of Finner, and Donegal Bay are all visible from the function room’s bay window.
According o the selling agent, it is completely private with a serene island atmosphere, and is surrounded by the Erne River with its otters, seals, duck, herons, cormorants, and seatrout and salmon can be seen jumping from the windows and terrace of the house.
For full details see https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-inis-saimer-island-mall-quay-ballyshannon-co-donegal/6183978