Stuart & Company Auctioneers & Valuers in Castleisland is bringing a 45.5ac non-residential farm to auction on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at the River Island Hotel in Castleisland at 1.30pm.

The holding at Kilcow, Castleisland, Co Kerry, is all in one block and is laid out in six fields.

Most of the fields are large in nature, with one a bit smaller than the rest. Mature hedgerows form the internal boundaries in this property. With biodiversity playing an increasing role in agriculture these could prove beneficial.

Land type and amenities

This is top-quality agricultural land with a slight incline from the public road allowing for good drainage. The land is laid out in permanent pasture and over the years it has been used for grazing and the production of hay/silage.

The property also has its own water connection

There are no buildings of any form but there is an animal holding area consisting of a number of pens near the roadside. The property also has its own water connection. There are no BPS entitlements included in this sale.

Road frontage and location

It has extensive road frontage onto the L2024, known locally as the Camp road, which links Tralee road to the Killarney road. Just 2.5km from Castleisland it’s only 60m from the N23 Castleisland to Killarney road and also just 2.5km from Castleisland town.

The location at the heart of Kerry and its proximity to some major routes within the county make this a very appealing offering. Whether as an outfarm for fodder production, a dairy heifer-rearing platform or a finishing unit for drystock, it’s a versatile piece of ground. It’s no surprise to hear that this farm is already generating a significant level of interest.

While there is no guide price available, given the size of the holding, the land quality and location, it’s likely that this farm will be selling in the region of €15,000/ac

A spokesperson for Stuart & Company Auctioneers & Valuers says: “This is possibly the finest piece of agricultural land to come to the market in the Castleisland area for a number of years. Land of this exceptional quality is not readily available to the market so it will of course command significant interest from the farming community.”

While there is no guide price available, given the size of the holding, the land quality and location, it’s likely that this farm will be selling in the region of €15,000/ac. That’s the going rate for similar properties particularly those in areas with a strong dairy tradition.

In order to comply with COVID-19 protocols pre-registration is required to attend this auction. This can be done by contacting Stuart & Company Auctioneers & Valuers in Castleisland.