About 10 years ago, I went to walk a circa 249-acre residential farm situated at Graigue House, Shanballymore, Co Cork. Apart from its sheer size, I remember the fabulous mature hardwood trees that lined the avenue and the blue and pink eye-catching hydrangeas in the front garden at the time.
Well, Graigue House is back on the market but this time, it stands on just under 300 acres. The current owner (a developer) bought a further circa 40 acres around the same time that he secured Graigue House, bringing the total acreage to 298 acres. It’s understood the property was bought to relocate a farmer who had potential development lands elsewhere. The sheer size coupled with the wonderful character of the place is likely to strike a chord with equine owners, particularly given that its only 10 miles from Mallow race track.
Second biggest farm for sale in Co Cork
Our records suggest that this is the second biggest farm to be offered for sale in Co Cork so far this year – the largest being a 358-acre residential farm located at Walshestown, Midleton, which was offered for sale by tender in recent months.
Graigue House comes to the market with a fine period residence and a range of farm buildings. At a guide price of €2.5 million or €8,400/acre, it definitely wouldn’t be the most expensive land in the county and more likely offers a bit of value given that there is a house and yard included in the package. Selling agent Michael O’Donovan from Sherry FitzGerald O’Donovan, is offering the farm in its entirety or in four separate lots.
For more, see this week’s property pages in the Irish Farmers Journal.