Doonaha, Co.Clare, Kilkee, Co. Clare

Period cut stone manor house in a magnificent coastal position.

Built as a Summerhouse for the McDonnell Family, descendants of the Earl of Anrtrim and designed by the same architect as Dromoland Castle, the property sits on 27 acres with approx. 400m bounding the mouth of the River Shannon. There are 800 feet of own waterfront in the grounds and a nice sandy beach within 5 minutes of the property.

This is a 2 storey period cut stone Manor House occupying a magnificent coastal position overlooking the mouth of the Shannon with spectacular views south to Kerry Head and the Macgillycuddy Reeks and west towards the Dingle Peninsular. The house is surrounded by lawns, gardens and rock walls. There are walled gardens and yards to the rear including a garage, a tennis house, a tennis court, 2 dry sheds, fuel shed, and boiler room with central heating unit.

5 km away there is the pittoresk village of "Carrighaholt", with it´s own harbour and nice restaurants. The seaside-resort "Kilkee" with a wonderful, very large sandy beach ( the "Horseshoe"), and breathtaking views from the walk on the famous cliffs is also 5km away. There are nice hotels, spas, restaurants, a golf course, swimming-hall and international festivals.

The entire property has been restored to highest standard.

The first floor has polished oak floors and consists of entrance hall, reception hall (central roof Lantern, fireplace with original cast iron mantelpiece), dining room, fully equipped kitchen, drawing room with original marble fireplace, television room, living room/bedroom, bathroom, separate toilet and a double bedroom.

Leading downstairs is the original oak staircase which has been restored. The downstairs are partly tiled and partly carpeted and consists of a billiard room, utility/wine cellar, 3 double bedrooms, leisure area with sauna, steam shower, whirlpool and solarium and 2 bathrooms.

By appointment only

Harriet Grant