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A private island in Ireland with a 3-bedroom home is on sale for just over $500,000. Take a look.

Anneta Konstantinides   

A private island in Ireland with a 3-bedroom home is on sale for just over $500,000. Take a look.
Inis Saimer is listed on Private Islands Inc. for $502,008.Private Islands Online
  • Inis Saimer, a private island in Ireland, is on the market for $502,008.
  • The private island comes with a three-bedroom home that was built in the 1800s.

This entire private island in Ireland could be yours for just over $500,000.

This entire private island in Ireland could be yours for just over $500,000.
Inis Saimer is a private island in Ireland.      Private Islands Online

Inis Saimer, a private island in County Donegal, is currently on the market.

The property is listed on Private Islands Inc. for $502,008.

Inis Saimer Island comes with a house that was built in the mid-1800s.

Inis Saimer Island comes with a house that was built in the mid-1800s.
Inis Saimer is listed on Private Islands Inc. for $502,008.      Private Islands Online

The listing states that the "very spacious" home features three bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, plus separate dining and sitting areas. It was originally built by a fishing company.

The bedrooms are airy, with plenty of natural light.

The bedrooms are airy, with plenty of natural light.
The home on Inis Saimer has three bedrooms.      Private Islands Online

Light wooden floors are used throughout the home.

The three bedrooms are all around the same size.

The three bedrooms are all around the same size.
One of the bedrooms in the home on Inis Saimer.      Private Islands Online

Each room can fit two double beds, if need be.

The house also has an open-plan living space.

The house also has an open-plan living space.
The open-plan living space in Inis Saimer.      Private Islands Online

You'll have plenty of room for furniture, decorations, and entertaining.

And the views from the windows are stunning.

And the views from the windows are stunning.
The view from the living room.      Private Islands Online

You'll be able to see the waves of Donegal Bay from your couch.

The kitchen is also bright and charming.

The kitchen is also bright and charming.
The kitchen in the home on Inis Saimer.      Private Islands Online

You'll get plenty of natural light thanks to the big windows and French door.

The kitchen opens right to a deck on the water.

The kitchen opens right to a deck on the water.
The deck is right off the kitchen.      Private Islands Online

The deck overlooks the Erne River, the Mall Quay, and the nearby town of Ballyshannon, according to the listing.

There's also a working fireplace for chilly winter nights.

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The house on Inis Saimer is also connected to the national electricity grid.      Private Islands Online

The listing states that the house on Inis Saimer is connected to the national electricity grid and will be connected to fiber optic broadband.

Some notable people have lived on Inis Saimer, according to the listing.

Some notable people have lived on Inis Saimer, according to the listing.
Inis Saimer comes with plenty of history.      Private Islands Online

The listing states that Cistercian monks used the island as their place of residence in the 1100s and 1200s.

And Inis Saimer comes with plenty of history.

And Inis Saimer comes with plenty of history.
Notable people have lived on Inis Saimer through the centuries.      Private Islands Online

According to the listing, legend has it that a Scythian chief named Parthalon settled on Inis Saimer with his followers around 2700 BC and they were among the first people to set foot in Ireland.

Irish chieftains later used the island as a protected stronghold and a number of historical battles spilled over onto the island, the listing adds.

The island comes with its own private floating jetty.

The island comes with its own private floating jetty.
The private floating jetty that comes with the island.      Private Islands Online

Since access to Inis Saimer is entirely in sheltered waters, you can easily come and go at all stages of the tide, according to the listing.

The town of Ballyshannon is just a few minutes away.

The town of Ballyshannon is just a few minutes away.
Inis Saimer has easy access to many nearby shops and restaurants.      Private Islands Online

You'll have easy access to Ballyshannon's shops and restaurants.

You can also go fishing, or visit the resident swans.

You can also go fishing, or visit the resident swans.
And there are some lovely swans to hang out with.      Private Islands Online

Inis Saimer was historically known for its salmon and eels. Now the island's shores provide prime sea trout, according to the listing.

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