Raheen House & Farm, Raheen, Killala, Co Mayo, F26TF40

Productive farm in a contiguous block with a charming farmhouse and extensive farm buildings Raheen House Raheen House and Farm is a charming period residence set in a peaceful and private location just outside the coastal town of Killala. Surrounded by mature trees and open farmland, the house enjoys a secluded setting that offers both privacy and scenic rural views. Accessed through a pair of traditional stone piers, a tree-lined driveway leads to a generous parking area at the front of the house. Believed to date from the late 19th Century, Raheen House is a well-proportioned country home of classic design, featuring a rendered façade beneath a hipped slate roof. Accommodation is arranged over two storeys and offers a spacious and well-balanced layout as illustrated in the accompanying plans. Internally, the house retains period features including ornate ceiling roses, cornicing, high ceilings, architraves and a decorative marble fireplace. The property is entered via a porch into a welcoming entrance hall, where a fine curved staircase forms an elegant focal point. From the hall, there is access to two principal reception rooms, both positioned to the front of the house and ideal for formal entertaining or relaxed family use. Also located on the ground floor is a study, a generously sized utility room and a bathroom. Upstairs, the first floor is laid out to provide five spacious bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, along with a family bathroom. The generous proportions and natural light throughout make this a comfortable and adaptable family home. Gardens & Grounds The house is set within mature and well-established grounds, with formal gardens to the front predominantly laid to lawn. Framed by a variety of mature trees and planting, the setting offers both privacy and natural beauty, creating a picturesque and tranquil environment. Outbuildings To the rear of the house lies a charming courtyard, enclosed by a series of traditional outbuildings and stores. Farm Buildings Raheen House and Farm is well-appointed with a range of functional farm buildings, all conveniently located to the rear of the main residence. These include a substantial seven-bay shed of steel-frame construction, partially slatted and roofed with corrugated sheeting. This structure incorporates the original dairy unit and is adjoined by traditional stone-built stores and cubicle shed with 90 cubicles, also with corrugated roofing. Additional sheds of traditional construction are located throughout the yard and are currently used for general-purpose storage. To the west of the farmyard lies a large grain store/machinery shed. This four-bay double Dutch barn includes lean-tos on either side and is of steel portal frame construction with corrugated roof and cladding. It features shuttered concrete walls and a solid concrete floor, ideal for heavy machinery or crop storage. The yard itself is well laid out with extensive concrete aprons and hardstanding, providing excellent access and manoeuvrability. It also includes two silage clamps, both with concrete bases and retaining walls. Farmland The land at Raheen House & Farm lies in a contiguous block and comprises productive rolling grassland interspersed with areas of mature woodland. The topography is gently undulating, with elevations ranging from approximately 24 metres / 78 feet above sea level at the northern end to about 20 metres / 65 feet at the southern boundary. key feature of the holding is its extensive road frontage, stretching approximately 650 metres, complemented by a network of internal tracks providing excellent access throughout the property. The land is laid out in a series of well-sized fields, enclosed by a combination of traditional stone walls, mature hedgerows, and electric fencing. This landholding presents an attractive opportunity for both livestock grazing and broader agricultural use. The land can be classified as follows: Pasture - 81 acres Woodland - 2 acres Miscellaneous - 2 acres Total - 85 acres