Fully operational dairy farms do not come on the market often in Northern Ireland, especially with cows, followers and machinery also available to allow for a quick takeover by a successful buyer.

Clarehill farm in Ballywatt near Coleraine is situated close to the north Antrim coast and extends to 112 acres. The land, farmyard and five-bedroom farmhouse was launched by auctioneers J.A. McClelland and Sons last month for offers in the region of £1.2m (€1.4m).

The farm is situated on the main Ballymoney to Portrush road and is 5 miles from Coleraine, 5.5 miles from Ballymoney and 6 miles from Portrush. On a clear day, the headland of the Giant’s Causeway can be seen from the yard.

The majority of the land is in grass with fields all well drained and fenced. Most fields have well maintained hedgerows and the land is also suitable for arable farming. The grass swards appear to have been well managed with reseeding carried out when required.

The 112 acres forms one block with the farmyard centrally located and accessible through a series of concrete and hardcore laneways throughout the farm.

The yard includes a six unit double up De Laval parlour and accommodation for around 100 cows and followers in fully slated cow cubicle houses and calf sheds. There is a mix of traditional and modern buildings including a workshop, hay shed and machinery shed.

Scroll through photos of the property in the slideshow above. For more see this week’s property pages in the Irish Farmers Journal.

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