An interesting equestrian farm has just gone on the market in Co Roscommon. The property is not big – at 36ac – but it’s well-developed, the land is good and there’s a nice residence.

That combination means that it will be of interest to people already in the business. But it’s also likely to be looked at by families who want to keep horses for leisure purposes. There are not many such properties in the county.

The yard and house are close by. There is generous turning/parking space and good access around the yard.

The property is at Donamon, 13km northwest of Roscommon town and just off the N60. It’s 18km from Castlerea, 9km from Ballymoe and 30 minutes from Athlone.

The farmland in this part of Co Roscommon is widely regarded as top-class. The paddocks here are clean.

The farmland around here is some of the best in Roscommon.

This property is in permanent pasture, laid out in 11 well-sheltered paddocks with an internal roadway for access. There is stud railing.

The various stables, tack rooms and other farm buildings are in good repair, as is the yard.

It’s currently being operated as a boarding stud and could also be used for sales preparation.

There is a six-horse automatic walker, lunging ring, 20 loose boxes, hay sheds, tack and feed room and veterinary stocks.

Looks count for an equestrian business - and this yard looks well.

There are two all-weather paddocks and ancillary facilities in the yard.

The house is 1,800 square feet in area, making it a good-sized family home. The original house was tastefully extended.

The two-storey period farmhouse has a large kitchen/dining room with a solid fuel stove.

The kitchen/dining area is large at 9.1m x2.44m (30ft x 16ft). There's a solid fuel stove.

It has a good-sized study, three bedrooms, one en suite. It has a toilet/shower downstairs as well as a bathroom upstairs.

There are three bedrooms.

The property is for sale by private treaty and is being handled by Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents together with Oates Auctioneers. They are asking in excess of €600,000 for the property.