On the Co Clare agricultural land market, buyers often face a choice between a renovation project on extensive acreage or a modern home on a smaller holding. Farms combining substantial acreage with a modern, turnkey residence remain a relatively rare offering.

Lisheen House in Ballynacally, Ennis, offers both, with the added appeal of a scenic setting and an accessible location.

Coming through electric gates, a sweeping private driveway leads through the grounds to the residence, which is set on a natural 5ac plot against the stunning backdrop of the Shannon Estuary.

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Built in 2012 to a high standard, the five-bedroom 430 sq m house promises luxury living. High ceilings create a sense of space throughout the residence’s principal living areas, all of which benefit from French-door access to the rear patio.

The house features high ceilings throughout, creating a sense of space.

At the heart of the house, a substantial open-plan kitchen/dining /living area forms a centrepiece, with expansive windows framing estuary views behind the residence.

The centrepoint of Lisheen House is the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area, with stunning views toward the estuary.

Adjacent to the house, a detached 84 sq m double garage includes an attic level with Velux windows, providing valuable storage or workshop space.

Derelict cottage

The farmyard lies to the east of the residence, with direct access from the house as well as independent access from the wider landholding. Facilities include a modern four-bay half-slatted shed, a round-roofed machinery shed and a stable block.

Yard facilities include a modern four-bay half-slatted shed.

Adjoining the yard is a small plot containing a derelict cottage and a range of traditional ancillary outbuildings, presenting an opportunity for redevelopment or conversion to alternative use, subject to planning.

The yard also includes a derelict cottage and outbuildings, presenting scope for refurbishment, subject to planning.

Surrounding the yard is 61.5ac of good-quality land which runs directly down to the estuary shore. Set out in several large divisions, the land is suited to a range of agricultural uses, including equine and cattle grazing.

The equine stabling block at Lisheen House.

Located 15 minutes from the town of Ennis, Co Clare, the farm is within easy reach of a range of amenities, including retail outlets, restaurants, leisure and recreational facilities, sporting amenities and other essential services.

Convenient access to the M18 motorway provides good connectivity to Shannon town and airport, which are 25 minutes away, and Limerick city, which is 40 minutes away.

For sale by private treaty with Sherry FitzGerald McMahon, Lisheen House on 5ac is priced at €975,000 and the additional 61.5ac at €625,000, with the entire holding guided at €1.6m.

Aerial view showing the outline of the house on 5ac in blue, with the 61.5ac landholding in red.

As a whole, the property will appeal to hobby farmers, equestrian buyers and those seeking a substantial rural holding in an attractive setting, within easy reach of urban services.

Separately, Lisheen House on 5ac may suit lifestyle buyers seeking a smaller holding, while the yard and lands offer local farmers additional grazing capacity.

Rear view of Lisheen House, showing the large patio area.

The cottage also presents scope for conversion, providing an opportunity to establish a residential base for a solid farming enterprise.