Inis Saimer Island Mall Quay, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94NW18
€299,000
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€2,990
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:107170789
- Energy Performance:724.54 kWh/m2/yr
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“Inis Saimer Island” Mall Quay, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 NW18 For sale by Sean O’Boyle Auctioneers via the iamsold Bidding Platform Please note this property will be offered by online auction (unless sold prior). For auction date and time please visit iamsold.ie. Vendors may decide to accept pre-auction bids so please register your interest with us to avoid disappointment. 3 Bedroom Island Residence with Floating Jetty Presenting a unique opportunity to acquire your own island with spacious residence, off the Mall Quay, at Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Surrounded by magnificent scenery and panoramic views down the estuary, which are truly breathtaking. Boasting generously proportioned living accommodation, including large attic with potential for further development given the relevant permissions. Grounds include Circa ½ acre. This sheltered island provides a tranquil retreat, yet is within 10 minutes from all amenities of the town of Ballyshannon, with many popular attractions within easy access. Boasting its own private floating jetty, allowing the property to be accessed from the mainland for safe and easy all-tide conditions. Accommodation: – Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living room, Large Reception room, 3 Bedrooms & Bathroom Features: – Truly unique opportunity to own your own island! Beautiful setting overlooking wonderful panoramic views Offers an amazing private retreat yet within minutes of all amenities Surrounded by the Erne River in the harbour of Ballyshannon Boasting its own private floating jetty – allowing safe travel from island to mainland Local amenities include shops, restaurants, pubs etc. plus a variety of popular attractions Includes outbuilding for storage Provides generous living accommodation Offers a tranquil atmosphere Double glazed windows all of which overlook the surrounding waters Large attic space could provide further accommodation with the relevant permissions Timber flooring throughout Beams on ceiling of reception room add to the wonderful character of this unique property Approximate Floor Area: 218.74m2 Starting Bids €299,000 Services: – Electricity – Mains Water – Mains Sewerage – Private Septic Tank Heating – Electric BER Details: – BER Rating – G BER number – 107170789 kWh/m2/yr – 724.54 kgCO2/m2/yr – 109.25 Inis Saimer is unique in Ireland as it is located in a sheltered location, it is less than 2 minutes from the mainland, it takes 5/6 minutes from the house on the island to the local shops, it has a floating jetty for safe and easy all-tide 24-hour access, the entire island is for sale, 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. Inis Saimer’s location and its island is steeped in eventful history. Myth has it, that a Scythian chief named Parthalon settled on the island with his followers around 2700 BC and were the first people to set foot in Ireland. Historical records indicate that Inis Saimer was used as a protected stronghold by Irish chieftains such as the O’Cannons, O’Mulderrys, and the O’Donnells. Cistercian monks used it as a place of residence in the 1100’s and 1200’s. The island also played a role in various historical battles at Erne River crossings. Ballyshannon is always referred to the oldest town in Ireland .It is believed that the first settlement in Ireland was established on the island of Inis Saimer, located in the River Erne near where Ballyshannon now stands around 2700 BC . This was a well known and regarded international trading harbour with ships plying to Europe and America. It is still evident today the fine structures of residences that are dotted along the mall quay would have been originally merchants residents an indication of the wealth in this port from that era. . Auctioneers Comments: This property is offered for sale by online auction (unless sold prior) so please contact us early to avoid disappointment. The successful bidder is required to pay a 10% deposit and contracts are signed immediately on acceptance of a bid. Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed reserve price. Terms and conditions apply to this sale. These particulars are issued by Sean O Boyle Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd, Manorhamilton, and I am Sold platform on the understanding that any negotiations related to the property mentioned are conducted through them. Every care is taken in preparing particulars, but the firm do not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracy in the particulars and terms of the property referred to, or for any expenses that may be incurred in visiting same should it prove unsuitable or to have been let, sold, or withdrawn. These particulars do not form any contract for sale subsequently entered into.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Holy Family National School | Distance | 650m | Pupils | 183 |
| School Name | Holy Family National School | Distance | 650m | Pupils | 183 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Éirne | Distance | 760m | Pupils | 28 |
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| School Name | Gaelscoil Éirne | Distance | 760m | Pupils | 28 |
| School Name | Scoil Chaitríona Ballyshannon | Distance | 970m | Pupils | 82 |
| School Name | Scoil Chaitríona Ballyshannon | Distance | 970m | Pupils | 82 |
| School Name | Kilbarron National School | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 32 |
| School Name | Kilbarron National School | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 32 |
| School Name | Creevy National School | Distance | 2.8km | Pupils | 224 |
| School Name | Creevy National School | Distance | 2.8km | Pupils | 224 |
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| School Name | Coláiste Cholmcille | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 700 |
| School Name | Coláiste Cholmcille | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 700 |
| School Name | Magh Ene College | Distance | 5.8km | Pupils | 354 |
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| School Name | Magh Ene College | Distance | 5.8km | Pupils | 354 |
| School Name | Abbey Vocational School | Distance | 17.4km | Pupils | 999 |
| School Name | Abbey Vocational School | Distance | 17.4km | Pupils | 999 |
| School Name | St. Catherine's Vocational School | Distance | 21.7km | Pupils | 366 |
| School Name | St. Catherine's Vocational School | Distance | 21.7km | Pupils | 366 |
| School Name | St. Clare's Comprehensive School | Distance | 22.2km | Pupils | 519 |
| School Name | St. Clare's Comprehensive School | Distance | 22.2km | Pupils | 519 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 640m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 964 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Bus Feda Teoranta |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 640m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 964 | Destination | Atu Galway | Provider | Bus Feda Teoranta |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 640m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 964 | Destination | Galway Cathedral | Provider | Bus Feda Teoranta |
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 964 | Destination | Croithlí | Provider | Bus Feda Teoranta |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 30 | Destination | Donegal | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 64 | Destination | Derry | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 264 | Destination | Letterkenny | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 292 | Destination | Donegal | Provider | Tfi Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 964 | Destination | Croithlí | Provider | Bus Feda Teoranta |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 690m | Stop | Ballyshannon | Route | 480 | Destination | Ballyshannon | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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BER Details
BER No: 107170789
Energy Performance Indicator: 724.54 kWh/m2/yr
Ad performance
- Date listed19/06/2025
- Views13,528
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad22,051
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