Gorse Hill (no relation to its more notorious Killiney namesake) is a substantial property located on one of Sligo’s finest sites. On the outskirts of Rosses Point, it sits on an elevated private site enjoying expansive sea views across Sligo Bay to Knocknarea Mountain and Strand Hill in the distance.
The owners of the five-bed property are Dr Patrick and Mary Henry. Dr Henry is well- known locally as a GP who ran one of the largest family practices in the area for years. Mary Henry, an architect, designed Gorse Hill as their family home in the 1970s.
The couple have decided to relocate back to Dublin to be closer to family, having originally moved to Sligo when Dr Henry set up his practice there 62 years ago.
Mary Henry’s original design was carefully planned to maximise the fine sea views, which can be taken in from most of the reception rooms at ground level. Upstairs, the master bedroom, with walk-in wardrobe and en suite, enjoys the same fine views, and there are four other bedrooms at this level.
Though a little dated it’s clear the 2,292 sq ft (212.93sq m) house has been well maintained. The property offers an excellent starting point for new owners who might want to put their own stamp on it, and open out the accommodation to more contemporary open plan living.
Sitting on three acres of mature landscaped gardens, at the end of a sweeping driveway, the surrounds are idyllic and quite private despite its location close to the main road. A large double garage sits close to the rear of the property.
The sale of the house, with an asking price of €825,000, will be by tender on July 17th. It’s an unusual selling approach.
“This isn’t your normal sale,” says Shane Flanagan of DNG Flanagan Ford. “It’s a very special property that will appeal to a limited number of buyers. The vendors are keen to advance with their own plans, so with the tender process potential buyers have a date to aim for, and it focuses the mind.”
All tenders are to be submitted to the offices of Michael J Horan Solicitor, Sligo by 4.30pm on July 17th.
