Residential farm in Cork ideal for new entrant to farming

A 75ac residential farm close to the village of Freemount in north Cork has just been launched on the market with Mallow and Kanturk-based auctioneers, Murphy Browne. The farm is in two divisions and as a result it is offered in two lots.

Located in a vibrant community, steeped in heritage and culture, the land is of good quality and should attract a strong interest.

Lot 1 contains the house and yard set on circa 62ac at Knocknamuck, 1km east of Freemount. The land is all in one block and is divided into 11 separate fields. Currently in grass, the land is of good quality.

A sweeping 450m long driveway leads from the road to the house and yard which are centrally placed on the holding. The residence is a traditional two-storey farmhouse with four bedrooms. It has oil-fired central heating but has been vacant for some time, making it eligible for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

Excellent location

Within the farmyard there is a three-column hay barn with a lean-to, an old milking parlour and a range of stone outhouses.

The balance of the land is offered as Lot 2, which consists of 13.6ac and is just over 2km from the main block. In the townland of Cappanagoul, this land is good quality and has just over 400m of road frontage with two access points from the holding onto the road. It is laid out in three level fields and it has water on site.

This farm is 13km from Kanturk. Both Buttevant, a thriving town with a vibrant and highly active community, and Charleville, which is geographically located at the heart of Munster, within the Golden Vale region, are within 20 minutes’ drive.

Auctioneer, Pat Murphy says: “This property could make an excellent farm for a new entrant wishing to set up their own residential farm or someone looking to expand their existing holding. We’re guiding Lot 1 at around €775,000 while Lot 2 has a guide price of about €185,000. It has endless potential.”