The Lake House

Enjoying an enviable lakefront position on the western reaches of Cameron Island spectacular panoramic views across the lake are pleasantly framed by Oillean Mor island. The Lake House is extremely private and is the only house on Cameron Island, the rest of the circa 100 acre island comprised of native woodland. The arboretum gardens immediately surrounding the house has numerous specimen trees and shrubs, including a Love Tree or Judas Tree, copper beech, a magnificent Red Oak, Japanese maples, a Gingko and specimen pines.

Facing west a level lakeside lawn, a Victorian croquet lawn, links easily to the house from two sets of large French doors and leads to the rest of the gardens. Weeping willows, irises and woodland bulbs in the lakeside garden easily rest alongside the harbour lilies and reeds. The habour has a stone pier, electric supply and a storage shed and is a short stroll from the house. Usefully, access to the house from the lake and harbour usually being into a tiled boot hall and utility room on the eastern side of the house. This garden leading on to a Zen Garden, with the range of Japanese maples and the Gingko. A small Walled Garden is positioned just south of the house and gates at the four cardinal or compass points link it to the rest of the gardens. Divided with mature box hedging planting includes apple, plum and pear trees and there is a splendid Buddleia or Butterfly Bush. Two rare weeping pear trees frame the gate linking to the lakeside garden and harbour. This pleasant, wooded area is underplanted with cyclamen and includes a lily pond, with a fountain, and a very rare Himalayan Contoneaster tree.

Whilst the accommodation is compact at approximately 2,008 square feet or 186.5 square metres it feels extremely comfortable, benefiting from large windows capturing good natural light and the superb lake vista. Also, importantly, benefiting from comprehensive refurbishment and upgrading works in 2005. Works including roof re-slating, re-wiring, re-plumbing, installing insulation, floor replacement and installation of a damp-proof-course. Current internal finishes chosen consciously to best manage allergy intolerance, flooring either tiled or with marmoleum.

The Lake House and Cameron Island itself has tremendous charm and an absolute rare sense of calm and tranquility, likely from the island position on the water and the omnipresent blissful birdsong. Whilst an island access is made convenient through the owned mainland mooring, a lake boat for the 5-minute trip and the excellent harbour at the house. Lough Derg, one of Ireland’s largest lakes, is situated in the heart of the Shannon region, nestled between Counties Clare, Galway, and Tipperary. It lies approximately 50 miles (84 KM) from Shannon Airport near Ireland’s West Coast, conveniently accessible via the N7 motorway, ensuring seamless travel for visitors. Dublin, Ireland's capital, is roughly a two-hour drive, offering excellent road links via the M7 motorway. Cork and Kerry Airports are also within driving distance, with Cork approximately 95 miles (150 KM) south and Kerry about 90 miles (145 KM) southwest. The lake's proximity to the iconic Cliffs of Moher, a mere 80 miles (136 KM) west, adds to its appeal as a gateway to Ireland's Atlantic coastline. Lough Derg is ideally located, balancing ease of access with the tranquillity of Ireland's scenic countryside and cultural charm.