A 100-acre non-residential fattening farm has just arrived on the market in Annagh, Ballyglunin, Co Galway. For many years, the owner used to buy weanlings and store cattle from all over the west and bring them to Annagh for fattening.

Reported to be “extremely well maintained”, the property comes to the market with an extensive cattle yard, that includes a double-sided slatted shed suitable for 150 cattle and entitlements believed to amount to between €6,000 and €7,000.

Located about seven miles from Tuam, this latest arrival is only one of four sizeable units comprising 100 acres or more that have been brought to the open market in Co Galway so far this year.

It’s understood that in the past week, a nice level of interest has been expressed from locals. It’s suggested that a number of landowners in the area are eager to acquire land since losing ground to the Gort/Tuam motorway, which is presently under construction. Indeed, this motorway is set to only marginally intersect the 100-acre farm at Annagh, but it’s understood that this won’t interrupt the accessibility to any part of the land.

Set out in one 100-acre block, the land is laid out in big open fields that are well fenced and fed with a natural supply of water. This water is sourced from the Abbert River, which actually bisects the farm. The land on either side of the river is accessed from a bridge.

Indeed, the owner has set up a system that actually harnesses water from the river to service the cattle sheds in the farmyard. Described as “very good quality”, the land is suitable for grazing and meadowing.

Approached from a long entrance off the public road, the farm buildings are extensive. These include a double-sided slatted shed suitable to accommodate 150 cattle, two loose-bedded cattle sheds, a silage slab and a machinery shed. There is also an extensive array of cattle handling facilities, a concrete apron, a manure pit and a sheep dipping area. There is also a large enclosed paddock with 10ft-high walls situated close to the yard.

With limited road frontage, the property is for sale in one lot only by private treaty, through selling agent Paddy Flynn from Galway Real Estate, Galway. A guide in the region of €1.1m (€11,000/acre) is quoted and it’s understood that some active interest has already been expressed.

The owner of Annagh has decided to retire from farming.