Set along the roadside at Doora, Shantonagh, Co Monaghan, Shantonagh Lodge is an unassuming traditional farmhouse that belies the scale and quality of the 36.5ac farm beyond.

At the heart of the holding is a three-bedroom residence and yard on 1ac. Renovated to a high standard in recent years, the house retains elements of original character through decorative cornices, panelled doors and large shuttered sash windows.

To the rear of the dwelling, a sheltered paved courtyard provides bright, low-maintenance outdoor space, enclosed by the original stone stable block and a self-contained two-bedroom lodge.

The stable block provides workshop and storage space, while the single-storey lodge is finished to a similar standard as the main house.

Beyond the courtyard is a mature garden area containing a traditional hayshed and a range of old stone buildings suited to a variety of agricultural uses. This space opens out on to 23.5ac of good grazing land, which is currently used for drystock farming. Situated on the opposite side of the road, the remaining 12ac includes several stone outbuildings which may offer scope for residential development, subject to planning.

Available in four lots, the farm has broad appeal. Young farmers are offered a good start, while expanding local farmers and extended families seeking separate accommodation will be drawn to the two houses and land. For country home buyers seeking income streams, the lodge could provide rental accommodation, while the land could be leased.

For sale by private treaty with Keenan Auctioneers, Shantonagh Lodge is guided at €950,000 for the entire, with the option to purchase the two houses on 1ac for €499,000, the 23.5ac plot for €295,000, or the 12ac plot for €165,000.