Anyone on the hunt for a compact equestrian property would be well advised to check out a 4ac residential holding on the border between Wexford and Carlow.

The recently renovated Tally Ho, a rustic cut-stone farmhouse has come on the market for sale by private treaty. Listed with DNG Country Houses and Estates, it’s a small package that packs a big punch.

The house extends to 170 sq m and old features such as exposed beams were retained following a recent refurbishment.

Recent makeover

The house received a modernising makeover in 2022 yet retained original features such as exposed beams. An oil heating system was installed as well as 10 solar PV panels and the dwelling received a full rewiring. It comprises 1829 sq ft of living space which contains three bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, a kitchen and a utility room.

The house received a full renovation in 2022 including a full rewiring.

Sitting on 4ac that is split into two fields, this property is ideally suited to an equine enthusiast because there is a well-maintained three-bay shed which is home to six stables. The yard has a separate access roadway from the house. Once home to the hounds of the local hunt there is also a former kennel building on the land.

THe land is split into two fields and there are six stables present making it an ideal equestrian property.

On an elevated site looking east towards the Irish Sea, the house at Corrageen, Rathnure, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford has a well-manicured front garden as well as an orchard with a polytunnel.

Less than 5km from the village of Rathnure, the towns of Enniscorthy, New Ross and Bunclody are all within 17 to 24km.

Offers in the region of €575,000 are expected for this model small holding.