Description
Historic estate formerly serving as the Ulster seat of the 5th Duke and Duchess of Westminster, set in a breathtaking loughside setting
The Estate has a fantastic sense of arrival aided by the internal tracks and paths throughout, which have been maintained to a high standard. Ely Lodge has been extensively restored by the current owner and enjoys breath-taking views across the lough. The property extends to about 214.5 acres and benefits from 2.7 miles of lough frontage, which allows for diverse sport aided by The Gully, jetties, and boat houses.
The estate has the opportunity for development with outline planning permission for a dwelling and domestic garage under ref. LA10/2024/0244/0.
The estate includes a number of cottages - Lodge Cottage, Bridge Cottage, Rose Cottage, Farmyard Cottage, and the Garden House - together with extensive lough frontage extending to about 2.7 miles, a private jetty, and excellent scope for water sports, boating, and fishing.
The main residence offers beautifully proportioned, well-balanced accommodation that harmoniously combines the properties historic roots with contemporary family living. The property offers grand reception rooms including a drawing room, dining room, orangery, study, kitchen and sitting room, all offering views over the surrounding landscape. Three staircases lead to the first floor, where the principal suite includes an ensuite bathroom and two dressing rooms. A guest suite sits nearby, while the right and rear wings house five further bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a gym.
Expansive parkland, mature trees, and the Spring Garden (home to California Redwoods and other specimen species) provide a rich habitat for flora and fauna. The estate supports a wide range of wildlife, including curlew, snipe, woodcock, sparrowhawks, jays, grey herons, ducks, wood pigeon, long eared owls, deer, otters, squirrels, and pine martens.
Shooting rights extend to 2,300 acres to the northwest of Ely Lodge and 700 acres of shooting rights on Ely Lodge Estate and adjoining land.
Ely Lodge represents a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding refurbished loughside estate with a substantial, contiguous landholding.
