Ballygiblin estate, Cecilstown, Mallow, Co Cork, is back on the market. Standing on circa 140 acres, the property was originally offered for sale about two years ago and is now being marketed by private treaty through sole agent Barry Auctioneers, South Mall, Cork.

Known for its historic connections, the property comes to the market with the remains of the 18th century Ballygiblin Manor House, the original limestone stable block and a four-bed period farm house. Once home to a thriving stud farm, the property is expected to appeal to a range of prospective buyers, especially given the keen price tag of €1.5m (€10,700/acre).

For those familiar with the area, Ballygiblin estate sits across from the popular Ballyhass Activity Centre, which hosts summer camps, wakeboarding on Ballyhass lake, and holiday homes.

Accessed through a distinct limestone arch that is supported on either side by towering limestone walls, Ballygiblin is approached by an impressive 1.2km entrance that meanders up through much of its own land.

With the exception of circa four acres, the farm is almost laid out in one big circa 136-acre field that is serviced by the long entrance into the property and also by a back entrance.

Let out for tillage for the past circa eight years, the land is reported to be “mostly good quality arable limestone ground” suited to any farming enterprise. Presently, some of the land has been sown to winter crops while the remainder is in stubble.

In terms of buildings, the property comes to the market with the ruins of Ballygiblin Manor House which was a magnificent 18th century residence before the roof was removed many years ago. Attached to the manor is the original lofted limestone stable block that features a cobbled courtyard, while the primary residence is a four-bed period cut-stone farmhouse. In need of upgrading, the residential accommodation extends to two reception rooms, kitchen, dining area, utility, study, shower room, bathroom and four bedrooms. The farmhouse was lived in up to three years ago. The property also features an attractive walled garden.

Located less than eight miles from Mallow and four miles from Kanturk, the property is central to Killarney, Limerick and Cork city. It’s believed that most of the interest to date is emanating from farming-based inquiries within the Munster region.