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A modern and spacious family home in a beautiful part of the Irish countryside
House • Drumshanbo Ireland
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Listed September 2024
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General overview
A detached house newly built in the last few years. We have recently added an 40m2 extension with a fully functioning gym. This includes a wide range of dumbbells', squat rack, bench press and a cable machine for the gym gooers. The accommodation consists 5 bedrooms. 2 of the bedrooms have super king beds. One of the bedrooms have a double bed and also one playroom with a fold out double bed. There is also a room with a cot that can be seen in the pictures. There is one toilet/shower on the ground floor, 1 en-suite and 1 bathroom up stairs.. We have a modern kitchen/ dining room and sitting room which is open plan. There a bar area in the kitchen also. There is also a laundry/utility room.
There are well maintained gardens surrounding the house with swings and many children's toys for young family's.
We located right in the heart of Drumshanbo. 5 minutes walk to the Drumshanbo distillery and many local pubs.
The surrounding area is quiet and tranquil. Lough Allen is right on our doorstep and we have a kayak which you are more than welcome to take out. For all the hikers out there, Sliabh an Iarainn Mountain is the wild and rugged mountain on our doorstep with fantastic views from the top.
Our local village has a supermarket, butcher shop, post office, church and 5 pubs!
In the nearest towns of Carrick on Shannon (15 mins) there are many fine restaurants and late bars.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Toys
Gym
BBQ
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Travel Styles
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Village
Mountains
Water
Culture
Hiking
Accessibility
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Drumshanbo is a pretty town situated at the foot of Sliabh an Iarainn mountain and is the heart of traditional music in the area. Its position at the southern end of Lough Allen makes it a prized angling resort. The surrounding area is mountainous and hilly and there are excellent marked trails for walking enthusiasts, some of which are suitable for cyclists.
Drumshanbo marks the start of the Shannon Blueway and Acres Lake is home to Ireland’s first floating boardwalk. The 600m boardwalk extends over the lake and is part of a 6.5 km linear walking and cycling trail from Acres Lake in Drumshanbo to Battlebridge Lock, near Leitrim Village.
Every July Drumshanbo plays host to the award winning Joe Mooney Summer School, a week-long festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance named after the man who did so much to promote Leitrim and his beloved town.
Drumshanbo is also the only remaining town in Ireland to still celebrate An Tóstal, a festival inaugurated all over Ireland in 1953, as a celebration for Irish life. The week long family fun festival is full of a variety of activities and entertainment. There is a mix of on-street entertainment, indoor and outdoor activities, water activities and the ever popular Stylish Silage competition which attracts hundreds of people to Drumshanbo during the festival week to view the locals creative displays.
An interesting point of interest in Drumshanbo is its unique High Street fronted by a stone wall and steps that lead down to Ireland’s shortest Main Street. St John’s Church of Ireland – A gothic structure that dates back to 1829.
The old pre-emancipation Church of Murhaun which stood in 1744, before St Patrick’s Church was built in 1851 closer to the village, was attached to a graveyard, known as the Famine Graveyard. Some 500 victims of the Great Famine (An Gorta Mor – 1845/47) are thought to have been buried here.
At Blackrock there are boat facilities that allow access to Lough Allen from the Canal. Crannogs, an ancient fortified dwelling constructed in a lake or marsh, can be seen in Lough Allen when water levels are low. Crannogs consist of stones arranged in oval and circular shapes in a raised formation off the shoreline.
Things to do and see in the Drumshanbo area:
Sliabh an Iarainn
Sliabh an Iarainn Visitor Centre
Acres Lake Boardwalk
Shannon Blueway
Drumshanbo Outdoor Pool
The Shed Distillery
Moorlands Equestrian Centre
Angling: Game Fishing, Coarse Fishing
Nearest airport
Knock Airport is just 1 hour away.
Getting around
The town in just a 2 minute walk from our house.
Our local village has a supermarket, butcher shop, post office, church and 5 pubs!
In the nearest towns of Carrick on Shannon (15 mins) there are many fine restaurants and late bars.
Map of Approximate Location
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James
We are a married couple with 3 young girls. I work as a manager in a hospital and leona is a clinical dietician. We love outdoors and going for hikes and eating out. We used to travel quite a lot and love exploring new places. We live in the lovely town called drumshanbo. Famous for its music and drumshanbo gin of course. We are approximately 15 minute drive from carrick on shannon.
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Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Dates flexible
"This is to visit my sister who lives here."
Dates flexible
"My sister lives here. would love to spend a week here to visit."
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