New to the market is Corbally House in Ballylinan, Co Laois, a compact country estate offering scope for a variety of uses in a well-connected rural setting.

Set back from the road along a sweeping leafy avenue, the ivy-clad façade of the five-bedroom Georgian house forms the first impression. Built in the 1770s, the three-bay two-storey dwelling extends to 345sq m and includes several reception rooms. While the house could benefit from some minor decorative upgrading, it retains many original features such as sash windows, marble fireplaces and ornate cornicing which contribute to its character.

Outside, the western end of the residence leads on to a gravelled courtyard enclosed by a traditional coach house, stable block, and a stone outbuilding. Currently utilised for storage, these buildings provide scope for refurbishment for equestrian use, or even conversion for additional accommodation, subject to planning.

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Beyond the courtyard sits a former dairy yard featuring two substantial barns with lean-tos and an old milking parlour, with direct access to two large grazing fields. While disused for some time now, the facilities offer strong potential for reinstatement as a working dairy or for alternative agricultural use.

The drawing room of Corbally House, where character features such as the marble fireplace and cornicing cna be seen.

The hallway at Corbally House, Ballylinan, Co Laois. While the residence could benefit from some decorative updating, it retains strong period character.

Top down aerial view of Corbally House, Ballylinan, Co Laois, where the layout of the house, courtyard and former dairy yard can be seen.

Extending to a manageable 30ac, the land is set out in five divisions surrounding the house, all bordered by mature hedging and established trees that offer natural shelter and defined boundaries. Three of the fields benefit from road frontage providing good access.

Located 6km from the village of Ballylinan, the farm is within close reach of essential amenities including local shops, schools, and community facilities. Across the border, the larger town of Athy, Co Kildare, is located 12km northeast, providing a wider range of retail, recreational and leisure options. For international travellers and commuters, access to the M7 motorway is 20km west, placing Dublin airport and city centre within a 90-minute drive.

Aerial view of the house and yard at Corbally House, Ballylinan, Co Laois.

The gravelled courtyard includes the traditional coach house, a stable block and a stone outbuilding.

The courtyard leads on to a former dairy yard. The former parlour building can be seen here beyond the gate, with direct access to the land on the right.

Combining a charming house, a range of outbuildings and productive land, Corbally House presents residential, agricultural and equestrian appeal, with additional scope for tourism or leisure-related uses.

For sale by private treaty with Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms & Estates, the holding is guided at €1.2m and is already attracting strong interest from a range of buyers, including those looking for a practical rural estate suited to family living, hobby farmers and Irish emigrants looking to return home. Enquiries have also come from international buyers drawn to the property’s peaceful setting and proximity to the capital.