Belline House, Piltown, Co Kilkenny, stands on 91 acres of parkland and comes to the market with an extensive range of equestrian facilities as well as 7,800 square feet of residential accommodation.

The agent, David Ashmore from Sherry FitzGerald, Dublin, reports that Belline is a wonderful example of Ireland’s rich heritage and country demesne lifestyle. Its sheer size allows for grand entertaining, yet the accommodation affords comfortable, everyday living.

This 18th century mansion is currently for sale by private treaty and, at the time of going to press, the guide price had just been reduced from €1.85 million to €1.65 million.

Dating back to 1770, Belline House comprises three storeys over a basement with a three-sided half-octagonal bow making up the front entrance hall.

Extending to 7,800 square feet, the house features fine architectural detail and well-proportioned accommodation that includes two spacious reception rooms, study, nine bedrooms and five bathrooms. The kitchen, laundry room and family room are located in the basement. There are also two staff apartments within the house.

Outside, Belline is flanked on either side by two unusual stone-faced circular pavilions featuring conical roofs, each with three storeys. The house itself faces south/south-west and is overlooked by a gravelled forecourt as well as having widespread countryside views of the Comeragh Mountains.

There is also an octagonal gate lodge on the property known as the Ink Bottle, and a pair of attractive guest houses. Another lodge called The Temple Lodge, requires complete restoration after being damaged by a fire.

The equestrian facilities include a fully-enclosed American barn containing 20 loose boxes and a large indoor arena with viewing gallery. There is also a yearling wintering barn, outdoor sand arena, a stallion yard with a further 25 loose boxes, wash room and indoor exercise paddock.

Set out in one block, the land comprises 50 acres of grazing ground and 40 acres of mature woodland with mature lawns surrounding the house and yard.