Donegal: €2.5mTwo and a half miles from Donegal town is Killymard House, a charming country property in a fine seaside setting overlooking Donegal Bay.

The owners have run an antiques business from the stable block for the last 40 years, but they are now downsizing to a more manageable home. Killymard, with its 14 acres, is for sale through Colliers Jackson-Stops at €2.5 million. The property comes with planning permission to build two additional houses on a site facing the sea.

The house is set well back from the road, reached via two tree-lined avenues, and its grounds are bounded by copper beech, weeping birch and flourishing rhododendron. A stream runs through the property and there is direct access to the bay with a slipway.

Originally dating from the early 18th century, Killymard was substantially rebuilt in Victorian times. Now in need of some upgrading, it has a spacious comfortable interior filled with antiques. There are three reception rooms at hall level, as well as a study and all have antique fireplaces.

There are four bedrooms and two large attic rooms while the courtyard offers plenty of scope for additional living space.