This four-bedroom house overlooking Inner Lakes Marina at Killinure near Glasson, Co Westmeath, extends to 216sq m (2,325sq ft) and was designed by Blair Adamson of MMA Architects. Construction on the site began in 2019, and the owners moved into their new home in May 2020.
While it is within walking distance to Glasson Lakehouse Golf and Spa Resort and Killinure Chalets, it’s the proximity to the private Inner Lakes (also known as Quigley’s) Marina, that will have boating enthusiasts interested.
Not only can you see the marina and lakes from the kitchen island, you can also be on your craft on the water within minutes, which will take you off exploring the Lough Ree lake system.
The property, which was built in a U shape, sits on an acre and was designed for contemporary living with a spacious kitchen/living/diningroom forming the central block. At each end lies a wing: one with two bedrooms and a study (an optional fourth bedroom) with the main bedroom, laundry room, pantry and sittingroom in the other. The main bedroom benefits from a south-facing aspect, and its views over the lake mean owners can watch boats go by from the comfort of their bed.
The fact that it is U-shaped allows a sheltered courtyard-type setting to the rear of the property. A significant amount of light floods into all the rooms, many of which benefit from dual aspect thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and a number of patio doors, and a south-facing aspect.
Its Ber is A1, allowing ambient temperatures of 19-20 degrees year round, while an air-to-water heating system, underfloor heating, triple-glazed windows and solar panels help to keep running costs low.
Its peaceful country location is just 10km from Athlone East, with the train station 12km away. It is about a 1½-hour drive from Dublin city centre.
The lakeside setting with a private marina will have those with a penchant for boating interested in this offering. The safe, secure and sheltered harbour on the shores of Lough Ree has floating jetties, and offers boat repairs and dry docking. It also has Blue Flag status.
The current owners have kept a boat here since they took up residence in the home. While they have undertaken some fishing over the years, they use the lake mostly for recreation: they potter over the water for a pint in the Dog and Duck, or if they’re feeling ambitious, to dinner at the Wine Port. Sometimes they take the boat all the way to town, taking in a pint in Sean’s Bar, which claims to be the oldest pub in Ireland.
Now moving on for family reasons, the current owners say they have loved this bright home close to the water and to Glasson village. Its is now on the market with Keller Williams, seeking €750,000.
