ONE of the finest estate of its kind has come on the market in Inch, Co Wexford.

The Borleagh Manor Estate stands on 154 acres and has the whole package – a beautiful two storey Georgian manor house, a renovated thatched cottage, a gardener’s cottage, an extravagant courtyard incorporating a three tier fountain, a total of 40 stables spread out over two barns and immaculate gardens and lands that include a man-made trout lake.

At the end of a 1km long entrance stands the period manor house in all its glory - the pinnacle of the estate. Built in circa 1970, the house is in exceptional condition having been updated and maintained throughout the years. There are three guest bedrooms, two of which are ensuite and one with a jacuzzi, as well as a master bedroom complete with a marble fireplace and a magnificent mahogany walk in wardrobe that would be the envy of a Hollywood star.

The semi-basement area has been converted into a wine cellar, games room, office and a boot room. Also on the grounds of the estate, overlooking the lake, is a spacious thatched cottage with four bedrooms and a 796 sq ft two bedroom gardener’s cottage.

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The courtyard area and land will captivate the imagination of any potential buyer on visiting the estate. The original courtyard and first block of 15 stables is directly behind the main house and has a beautifully manicured central feature with box hedging and a three tier water fountain resting on four winged horses. Two wings of the courtyard are lofted, which lends potential for further staff living quarters and there is an office, staff canteen, feed room and tack room in the paved courtyard.

There is a second courtyard with a further 15 stables and an adjoining American style barn with another 10 boxes, giving the property huge potential for housing 40 horses and running a substantial breeding or training operation.

The estate, with a total of 154 acres is circled by 4km of mature woodland. The avenue, woodlands and gardens surrounding the house make up about 8 acres. A further 66 acres is split into eight post and rail paddocks with the remaining 80 acres in woodland. There is potential for the surrounding ringed path to be converted to a gallop for racehorse training.

Outdoor lovers will be in heaven at Borleagh. For fishing enthusiasts there is a 1 acre man-made brown trout lake and the estate is immersed in the Wicklow and Island Hunt country. One famous previous owner is Richard Greene who is best known for his role as Robin Hood in the 1950s series. Greene bred horses at the estate and was once the master of the Wicklow Hunt.

Borleagh Manor is located 3km from Inch in Co Wexford. The nearest town is Killinierin 1.5km away, Gorey is 9km south and Dublin city is about an hour’s drive up the M11. Brought to the market by Marcus Magnier of Colliers International, Dublin, and for sale by private treaty, the asking price for this stunning estate is 3.75 million.