Shore Of Lough Boffin

Original property description

Bruach Loch Bó Finne comprises of a six bed six bath dormer type, traditional style home on six landscaped acres, in a natural setting, with oak trees, natural dry stone walls, & large sheltered modern private marina with slipway & floating jetties. A very private place, yet easily accessible by road and water. A truly special retreat! The secluded spacious low maintenance water front house incorporates some great features to compliment the spectacular site such as an upstairs lounge leading onto a large lake & marina facing veranda with breathtaking views of the main River Shannon, Lough Boffin, and the surrounding countryside. Downstairs: All floors are tile & porcelain with thermostatically controlled under floor heating, there are excellent views in all directions. Upstairs: All floors are of solid oak, heating is by radiators, and the views are spectacular in all directions. Each room is pre wired for alarm, TV and has CAT5 outlets for computer etc. The property is on Lake Boffin, (hence the name) which includes a large adjoining sheltered private marina complete with modern floating jetties, access walkway & slipway etc, Lough Boffin has an abundance of fish including trout, pike, perch, roache, rud, eel, bream, budgen & tench. From the marina there is access by boat all the way down river to the Shannon Estuary and upriver to Lough Key and the Shannon Erne Waterway etc, including easy access to local Hotel, local Bars, Restaurants, shops, etc, directly by boat. There are sail boat regattas & fishing competitions frequently on the lake. The property is on the L1408 road between picturisque Carnadoe and Rooskey via R371 road. The townland is Drummanmore. By road, it is 1.25 miles to Rooskey and the new improved N4 / M4 Dublin-Sligo road, it is 2.5 miles to Dromod train station (mainline for Dublin-Sligo), Strokestown 7 miles, Longford 11 miles, Carrick-on-Shannon 15 miles, Roscommon 22 miles, Mullingar 38 miles, Athlone 40 miles, Enniskillen 40 miles, Sligo 48 miles, Knock International Airport 49 miles, Galway 78 miles, Dublin 80 miles, Belfast 130 miles.

Also it is very close to Hotels, 6 Golf Courses (Carrick, Ballinamore, Longford, Strokestown, Roscommon, Rynn,), Golf Driving range, Tennis Courts, gym's, & Swimming pools, nearby.

House specifications: General details: Style: Dormer type (with a traditional theme and many naturally enhanced features) Internal size: 3750 sq feet. Walls: All concrete block, with a painted nap finish outside. Studding on second level, internally. Windows & external doors: Light Oak double glazed PVC Roof: "Blue banger" effect slates with detailed dormers and valleys. Internal Doors, skirting & architrave: Natural finish, handmade Red-Deal Furnished: Yes. Footpath & Patios: Natural Indian Fossil Sandstone with Terracotta & Charcoal Kerbing. Landscaping: Numerous dry stone walls; new & restored, mainly lawn with oak trees, and decorative stoned driveways. There are 1000 metres of internal private roads / driveways, ideal for walks which have breathtaking views of the countryside, River Shannon, Lakes, and the private marina. A large secluded garden shed provides housing for a ride on lawnmower with all the necessary garden & maintenance tools & equipment. Gates & Fences: Electric Gates, Light oak stained wooden, 4-rail ranch type fencing with two entrances and a provision to automate the entrance gates. Main Rooms: Bedrooms: 5, (4 with ensuite; the spacious main bedroom has a walk in wardrobe) (The study may be used as a bedroom and two additional bedrooms can be added with a simple garage conversion) Bathrooms: 2 (1 main bathroom upstairs with a Jacuzzi & 1 downstairs with shower) Kitchen / Dining Room: 1 (Large, with modern built in appliances, solid oak doors & Granite counter top) (French doors lead to the lake side patio) Utility: 1 with hot press & concealed under floor heating controls & Cat 5 computer cables to all rooms. Also contains washer & dryer Study: 1 (wired for use as a bedroom either) Downstairs Living Room: 1 (Large) with French doors leading to the front, (wired for surround sound). Sandstone & oak fireplace with a remote controlled electric fire stove (for effect). Porch: 1 with screened double doors to the open main foyer. Open Main Foyer: 1 with an open oak tread stairs in a large stairwell with a large feature window & detailed ornamental wrought iron balustrade. It has a custom under floor light & polished porcelain tiles. Upstairs foyer / landing: 1 with ornamental wrought iron balustrade. Solid oak floor. Upstairs Lounge: 1 which leads from the stairs/landing via double glazed doors, there are French doors to the Lake facing veranda in large glass panels & provision for a dumbwaiter (from the Kitchen), it is wired for surround sound etc. Solid oak floor. Veranda: 1 with curved detailed ornamental wrought Iron railing and an ornamental attic porthole window, which leads from the lounge via French Doors. The views here are spectacular, which include the River Shannon, Lakes, both Dromod & Rooskey villages, and surrounding countryside. Boiler: Attached which houses a Beam central vacuum system unit also. Garage: Attached to the house with an automatic door. (Pre-wired to change easily into 2 extra bedrooms)

Other Details: Total acreage: 6.5 (Including the marina) Marina: Features a sheltered windbreaker design with approx 45 Meters of floating Jetties with a hinged stainless steel access walkway, slipway and ample parking / boat storage & picnic area etc. Stainless steel flagpoles & weather vane. Anchor ornaments, stainless steel storage box etc. Excellent views. Peaceful. Distance from road to house: 290 Meters (via oak lined avenue) Distance from house to adjoining Lough Boffin: 150 Meters. (inset marina is closer to the house) Heating: Oil, under floor downstairs, radiators upstairs. Radiators in Garage also. Separate control zones. Ultrasonic level indicator on fuel tank. Central Vacuum system: Beam system with the vacuum equipment in the Boiler house. Outside Security lights: On all sides. Security camera system: Viewable & downloadable on the internet. Electric gates. Alarm: With text sending up to 18 mobiles, etc. Water: Public, via group water supply. Telephone: Broadband with cable in a 4" underground ducting all the way to the road. (no poles) TV: Indoor attic aerial & external dish for Satellite channels. Computer points: Cat5 cable to each room. There is a high pressure water system for showers etc. Additional: There is provision for extra outside lights, cameras, & power points etc with underground ducting c/w access manholes etc. in place. There are numerous extra water connections also throughout the site.

Historical advertisement only. The particulars describe the property as advertised at the time; they have not been re-surveyed. Any former planning references, services, condition or proposed uses require fresh verification. No achieved sale price or agreed rent is stated.

The location

Shore Of Lough Boffin, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon

Original advertisement

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Originally advertised

16 January 2013

Original source status

Archived

Daft advertisement reference

745323

Source: Cox & Walsh’s original Daft advertisement record, checked 14 November 2026. These are historical particulars. Current condition, services, planning and availability have not been verified. Measurements are approximate and these particulars do not form part of a contract.