Located at the end of a meandering gated driveway, with bewitching views of Tralee bay and the Slieve Mist mountains, Vigo Villa is bound to cast its spell on you. Stepping straight from the pages of a fairy-tale adventure, this magical four bedroom property combines historical styling with contemporary comfort.
Built in 1750, during the Georgian era, its majestic décor provides a regal atmosphere, allowing guests to wander through grand halls and opulent sitting rooms feeling like a king or a queen themselves.
Grandeur, history and comfort, mixed with breath-taking views and sprinkled with a pinch of sumptuous magic make Vigo Villa the choice for guests looking for something very special.
Living area
Once you have strolled up the main driveway and climbed the stairs to the front door, guests will find themselves wandering through the main hall with its impressive grandfather clock, ornate coat and stick stands and its antique console table.
Just off the hallway lies a grand parlour room, with amazing sea views of the bay, antique armchairs for four and a traditional Georgian fireplace. The crystal chandelier and oil painted portrait in a gilded gold frame that sits above the fireplace simply adds to the regal atmosphere of the room.
There is also a separate TV lounge, with two comfortable two-seater sofas and wood polished coffee table. There are a selection of cushions and blankets enabling guests to cosy up with their favourite movie should the sea views outside become dark and stormy.
Kitchen and Dining
The spacious kitchen boasts a country cottage feel, with traditional aga sitting next to an electric oven and hob with a country table for four.
The preparation area is located just off the aga room and is full of mod cons with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. There is an abundance of cupboard space for of utensils and equipment to please even the most accomplished chef.
There is a separate dining room for state occasions, boasting a polished wooden dining table that seats eight comfortably. The room continues the majestic ambience of the house featuring painted portraits and large mirrors in gilded gold frames, antique wooden side tables and chairs, dramatically sweeping curtain drapes and a delectable sofa built into the bay window allowing guests to curl up with their favourite book or watch the white tipped waves wash over the bay.
Bedrooms
There are four bed chambers, two on the first floor and two downstairs in the basement.
The master suite boasts an antique double bed of thick wood with extra large matching wardrobe and bedside table. The sea views opposite the bed make waking up and absolute joy. The ensuite bathroom attached features a large traditional bathroom with wooden floorboards, toilet, sink, antique dresser and a lavishly positioned roll top bath so you can ease and relax after a hard day’s hike in the countryside. Along side this is an ensuite to the main bathroom. There is also a jack a jill door to access the bathroom from the hallway.
The second bedroom features a comfortable double bed with wardrobe and is located on the first floor,
The first downstairs bedroom provides a comfortable double bed facing patio doors that lead out to the front garden overlooking the bay of Tralee. There is also an ensuite shower room with toilet and sink that is nestled behind a walled partition behind the bed head.
The second downstairs bedroom also contains a double bed and bedside tables.
Bathrooms
There is a separate bathroom between levels this has a toilet, sink and shower, and two of the four bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The main bathroom can be accessed via the master bedroom and hallway.
Outside Space
Guests can enjoy the manicured lawned gardens at the front of the property that stretch out to the steely blue waters of Tralee Bay whilst also taking advantage of the modest country courtyard at the rear with its high, stone walls, covered in emerald green ivy and its dappled shady seating under the leafy canopies of surrounding trees.
