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22 Oct 2025

Truly breathtaking country estate comes onto the Donegal property market

Showcasing the timeless elegance of craftsmanship and classical beauty, Claragh House in Ramelton is truly a magnificent country estate.  

The residence is located on approximately 8.69 hectares and is surrounded by gardens and pleasure grounds which overlook the Leannan river. 

The property is crafted from snecked limestone with striking red brick quoins to the corners, ribbed red brick chimney stacks and highlighted by six-over-one sash windows adorned with red brick moulded cornices and sills. 

An entrance vestibule at the rear of the residence opens to a reception hall with parquet flooring, a marble open fireplace and a handcrafted timber staircase. 

Beyond this is the front entrance hall, with double doors decorated with a stained glass fanlight overhead. The elegant drawing room is swathed in natural light streaming through large sash windows. The dining room also has tall ceilings with meticulously crafted cornicing and will accommodate lavish dinner parties. 

The first floor boasts nine generously proportioned double bedrooms. The main bedroom features four large windows, framed with shutters. Within the room there is an open fire and a sitting area, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or indulging in a captivating read from the comfort of your own private sanctuary.

There are two bathrooms on this floor, both of which feature a free-standing roll top bathtubs and cast-iron radiators providing a touch of elegance and warmth. The second floor comprises an attic with three rooms, offering the potential to either extend the bedroom accommodation or to be used as storage.

The house is approached by two separate driveways to the front and rear. The front tree-lined avenue sweeps gracefully over the River Lennon across a charming three-arch stone bridge, leading you past the courtyard and culminating at the rear of the house. The surrounding grounds are exquisite and provide complete seclusion. As you enter the courtyard through a stone arch, you will find a coach house and ancillary storage in need of full restoration, along with two stables and three stalls with original cobble floors.

This site had been home to the Watt family since 1725. 

The house is for sale by private treaty and is priced at €1,450,000 and viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please call Austin Reynolds for more information on 074 91 22399. 

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