Excellent land suited to any farming activity

An excellent farm of 74.8ac of land has recently come on the market near Rathdowney, Co Laois. Listed with Templemore-based estate agent, Joanne O’Dwyer Property, the land at Clonmeen South is for sale by private treaty and is currently all in pasture.

Situated within 6km of Rathdowney, Errill and Templetuohy and 14km from Templemore the property has about ten access points on to the main road in total and it’s all in one block.

Offered for sale in its entire or in two lots. Lot 1 consists of 52.3ac, the vast majority of it is excellent quality and suited to any farming activity. This lot also contains a yard which is set well back from the road. It includes a two-bay slatted shed with a central feed passage that was constructed in 1989 and has external agitation points. Within the yard there is also a concrete silage slab and cattle handling facilities. Additional older buildings include a four-bay hayshed with lean-to and a range of other older stores and sheds.

Arched coach house

The presence of a single storey derelict house in the yard adds a bit of interest. Last occupied in 1989, the roof is intact and secure and this structure should qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. It also makes the farm an ideal prospect for a young farmer looking for a farm with potential to build a home on. Directly opposite the dwelling, there is a stone arched coach house.

Lot 2 contains 22.5ac of good quality land near the larger lot. There is a well water supply and there is also a small river flowing nearby.

The option to purchase 30.43 BISS entitlements is also there for the eventual buyer.

There is a guide price of €750,000 on this farm, and only on the market for a short period of time, it is already under offer. Given the quality of the land, the fact it has slurry storage and the presence of a vacant house, don’t be surprised if it exceeds this guide.