PICTURES: 18th century period home in Offaly with acres of land attached on sale for €550k

Built originally in the 18th century, Glen Corrig House is an impressive two storey property surrounded by approximately 5.61 acres of quality pastureland. This beautiful home has evolved over the years and is now ready to pass into the next owner’s hands, being priced at €550,000.

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Approached by a curved gravelled avenue, this graciously proportioned residence is beautifully positioned within its own lands. Surrounded by manicured lawns, a colourful herbaceous border, mature shrubbery, trees and an original stone wall, these all add to the privacy and enjoyment of living in the home.

The interior is filled with many original period features including marble fireplaces, plaster cornicing, timber floors and high ceilings.

Accommodation extends to approx. 301 sq.m mts / 3,300 sq. ft. and is laid out perfectly. A conservatory entrance leads to the front hall, with two large reception rooms right and left. The kitchen adjoins a breakfast room and a walk-in pantry. From here you move to the games room with its own WC and a spiral staircase to the overhead loft room. This area has independent access to the garden and could easily adapt to an independent living unit/granny flat. 

The staircase from the front hall leads to the upper floors where there are an additional four bedrooms and the main bathroom. 

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Outside, the beautiful stone walls set a tone of preserved history and character. The lawns are very well maintained, surrounded by herbaceous borders and flower beds, all supplied from the greenhouse.

There is a collection of stone out buildings, stone arches, stone steps and small places of interest all around the house, each enjoying different sunny aspects. 

A very fine working farm, the modern out-buildings at Glen Corrig House can accommodate up to 120 head of cattle. The lands offered for sale with the house, being some 5.61 acres, are currently laid out in grass and of the absolute best quality. 

The location is ideally situated, equidistant from the towns of Roscrea and Birr. Birr is renowned for its preserved Georgian heritage and this area is home to a Theatre and Arts Centre along with Birr Castle Demesne. The town also has many lovely cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops.

Roscrea is home to a variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and healthcare facilities as well as rugby, tennis, and athletics clubs. There is direct access from here to the M7 motorway. 

Glen Corrig House is only a 70-minute drive from Shannon Airport and 1 hour and 30 minute drive to Dublin Airport. 

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