Set between the dramatic cliffs of Knocknarea Mountain and the beautiful, uninterrupted views across Ballisodare Bay, this charming 200-year-old two-storey cottage is a truly special property, priced at €695k.
The setting is exceptional, with spectacular panoramic views of Ballisodare Bay and the Ox Mountains.
Surrounded by mature gardens and complete privacy from the road, the house offers a wonderfully peaceful and secluded retreat.
Full of character, the home retains many of its original features and has been carefully maintained over the years.
Address: Rockview House, Culleenamore, Co. Sligo, F91 R983
Asking price: €695,000
Agents: Sherry Fitzgerald/Draper
On the ground floor, a charming entrance porch and hallway lead to a compact, well-equipped kitchen and a separate dining room with a cooker and traditional solid-fuel stove.
The drawing room and spacious living room both feature French doors opening directly onto the garden, where you can enjoy beautiful sea views.
There is also a cosy office/reading room with original wood panelling and built-in bookshelves, along with a utility room and downstairs shower room with WC.
Upstairs, the staircase leads to a large, open-plan landing currently used as an office and reading area. This space was originally a bedroom and could easily be converted back if required.
Further along the landing is the family bathroom, complete with a traditional cast-iron bath, followed by the main bedroom, which enjoys wonderful views across Ballisodare Bay towards the Ox Mountains.
A second staircase at the rear of the house leads to another bedroom, with access onto a wooden balcony offering stunning views towards Knocknarea Mountain.
The approach to the property is as charming as the house itself. Traditional riveted gates set into a natural stone wall open onto a private pea-gravel driveway, creating a beautiful sense of arrival.
The mature gardens are a haven for wildlife and feature an impressive variety of trees, including fig, olive, magnolia, mimosa, bay, apple, plum and eucalyptus, along with magnificent mature beech trees.
Manicured lawns wrap around the house, providing plenty of space to sit and enjoy the sea and mountain views.
A beautifully planted, sustainably developed hobby garden also features a fishpond and glasshouse, creating a wonderfully tranquil outdoor space.
Two particularly special features of the setting are its unique microclimate, created by the heat-retaining cliffs of Knocknarea Mountain directly behind the property, and the exceptionally low levels of light pollution.
On a clear night, this makes the garden a fantastic place to sit and enjoy an impressive view of the stars. To the rear of the property, there is also a large double garage and a wooden animal shelter.
The location is incredibly convenient, just 2 km from Strandhill village on the Culleenamore Road.
Strandhill is one of Sligo's most popular coastal villages, with a wonderful range of nearby amenities, including a beautiful sandy beach, primary school, shops, restaurants, pubs, churches, and a variety of leisure facilities.
The area is also well known for its sporting and outdoor attractions, including sports clubs, a renowned golf course and the famous Strandhill surfing beach. Sligo Airport is also nearby.
Combining a unique historic cottage, exceptional privacy, beautiful mature gardens and breathtaking sea and mountain views, Sherry Fitzgerald/Draper is seeking €695,000 for this D2 BER-rated, truly distinctive home in one of Sligo's most sought-after coastal locations.
