There's a gaelic word teaghlach (pr "tie-lough" approx.) which would scan and convey the meaning but would obviously need to be explained to people unfamiliar with the word. The word is used for both a house and a family but I think literally means hearth or hearthstone - the fireplace being a symbol for family life. Come to think of it hearthstone would scan as well - whether non-irish audiences would understand the meaning I'm not sure.

I don't think homestead would have been widely used in Ireland way back but it is widely used in Ireland now, particularly as it is a brand name for a chain of supermarkets and their associated products.