Laragh House, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, has just arrived on the market. This imposing three-storey residence stands on 101.5 acres of farmland and is located in an area where properties of this size and nature rarely appear on the market.

Laragh House and farm has been in the same family for over 100 years. Thus its arrival to the market allows a local, or indeed an outsider, the unique opportunity to acquire a fine block of land in west Roscommon. The house itself is over 300 years old and although requiring upgrading, it retains oodles of character and presents a modernisation project for someone to come in and decorate the house to their own personal taste.

The property is approached by an attractive entrance that has a grass margin and neatly cut hedges on either side.

This long entrance cuts through a significant portion of its own land and leads to the house and yard, which are situated at the furthest off boundary.

Split by the road, the house and yard sit on circa 89.6 acres and are situated directly across from the remaining 11.9 acres. Much of the 89.6 acres are accessed off the main entrance. In fact, the field on the left going up the driveway is over 25 acres in size. Used over the years for a drystock enterprise, the farm is laid out in good-sized fields that feature a range of mature trees throughout.

About 60 to 70 acres are described as “dual-purpose land”, with a section to the right of the entrance likely to benefit from some attention.

The farmyard features a traditional range of farm buildings that include a four-bay slatted cubicle shed with 21 cubicle spaces, a silage slab, a slurry tank and a three-bay machinery shed. There is also a storage shed, cattle crush and pen, a four-tonne grain silo and a lofted stone barn.

Although likely to benefit some upgrading, Laragh House is habitable and comprises three-storeys, giving circa 4,000 square feet of accommodation.

Original features include ornate coving in the receptions rooms and bedrooms, timber winder shutters, an arched porch and flagstone flooring. Accommodation includes a sizeable hall/reception area, sitting room, kitchen/dining area with oil-fired Stanley range, scullery, shower room and six large bedrooms (one en-suite). The Georgian style PVC windows and doors are double-glazed and water is supplied from a private well. The heating is oil-fired.

Selling agent John Earley from Property Partners, Earley, Roscommon, is offering the farm in one or a range of lots, subject to interest.

The house on 89.6 acres is one option as is the 11.9 acres across the road.

Presently, Laragh House is being offered for sale by private treaty, but it may go to auction at a later date. The entire is guided in the region of €850,000.

UK and Northern interest would not be uncommon in this part of the country. Indeed, John has experienced a strong level of UK-based enquiries for all sorts of properties in the region, including land, houses and pubs. The strength of sterling is providing major purchasing power for these types of customers.