The approach to the property is along a wooded avenue which opens to lawns, shrubberies, an orchard and a leafy clad pergola, all of which provide a picturesque frame to the house. The gardens are viewed from many fine rooms in the house, particularly from the conservatory, while the entrance hall doubles as a sunroom flowing light to the inner stair hall.

A big, country kitchen complete with wooden presses, oil-fired range and spacious breakfast area provides an informal contrast to the three main reception rooms.

There are four bedrooms, the master being en-suite.

Three of the bedrooms are in the main house; the fourth is in the self-contained apartment, which also has its own kitchen and sitting room.

There is potential for the creation of additional accommodation in the series of outbuildings in the stone-built courtyard . . . these have full planning permission granted for conversion.

Nearby are the lakes of Lough Allen (on the Shannon), Lough Arrow and Lough Key, while the towns of Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon are within 20km. Sligo airport is around 30km away.

The lowdown

Address: Annagh Lodge, Ballyfarnan, Co Sligo Details: 390sq m (4,198sq ft) Georgian country lodge with character on 21 acres comprising three reception rooms, sun room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, three principal bedrooms, self-contained apartment within main house consisting of sitting room, kitchen and two bedrooms.

Highlights: The location; Annagh Lodge boasts the most spectacular views, located at the foot of the Arigna Hills, bordering Co Sligo, Co Roscommon and Co Leitrim near Lough Key Forest.

Price: 1.5m Agent: Savills HOK 01-663 4350