Having only recently arrived on the market, this 63-acre residential farm at Carrigcleena, Bweeng, Co Cork is a tidy set-up that is sure to turn a few heads.

The property is being offered in the entire or in separate lots, depending on what a potential buyer is interested in, according to Christy Buckley, the auctioneer handling the sale.

The 63-acre farm is divided into two parcels by a country road, with the house on circa 28 cares one side of the road and the remaining circa 35 acres directly across the road. Due to the natural divide, the house on circa 28 acres is being offered as an option to buyers, as is the remaining 35 acres. That said, there is the option of the house being offered on one acre with the remainder of the land selling together.

Deceiving

From the outside, the two-storey dormer house looks quaint, fitting in perfectly with its surroundings. However, it is deceivingly big once you enter. An open-plan kitchen and dining room provides a large bright space, while still having that welcoming feel in what is overall an impressive kitchen.

A sunroom is located just off the dining room. A traditional feel is added to the residence with the addition of an Aga cooker and solid timber countertops in the kitchen. A large living room and family bathroom are also on the ground floor, alongside a master bedroom, which features an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms and a bathroom. Little details, such as the chandelier hanging in the sun room and the marble surround fireplace in the living room, add an elegant touch to the property.

The house is approached through automatic gates and up a post-and-rail-fenced laneway. The gardens surrounding the house are beautifully laid out with care and attention obviously put into the property.

Leased out

The land has been leased out for the past 18 years to a local dairy farmer, who has ensured it remained in good condition, with hedges well-maintained and electric fencing in place throughout the fields.

A paddock grazing system has also been installed throughout the farm to aid grassland management. Water is provided to the house and farm through the mains.

The majority of the land is excellent quality grazing ground. However, a circa five-acre section in the 35-acre block is marginal and would benefit from some drainage and reclamation work. The farm is ideally located on the Ahadallane-to-Mallow road, approximately 10 minutes from both Blarney and Mallow. CL

The entire is being guided at slightly over €1m. This is based on the residence costing €400,000 with the land coming in at €10,000/acre, which would be in line with the area. The property is being offered by private sale by auctioneer Christy Buckley.

Scenic views and terrific tillage near Kinsale

Another farm new to the market in Co Cork is a model tillage farm located at Bawnavota, Kinsale. This 57-acre parcel comes with a derelict traditional farmhouse that is in need of major renovations.

It would also provide the ideal location for a replacement dwelling to be constructed, subject to planning.

Spectacular views of Kinsale Harbour await for whoever decides to take on this project. The farmhouse is surrounded by an array of traditional stone outbuildings that are also in need of refurbishment. The land itself is laid out in one block divided only by a private laneway, which leads down to the residence. Walking down the laneway, enshrouded by mature trees on either side, the property exudes a sense of privacy and seclusion from the outside world. The land is truly spectacular quality, located deep in tillage country. The farm will be offered in the entire or, alternatively, the house and two separate parcels of land will also be offered.

The land is guaranteed to rouse interest from both near and far, due to its quality. However, from walking the farm it would almost be a shame to break it up, with the land surrounding the house providing complete privacy.

Well located

The land is well located, only two miles from Kinsale and 13 miles from Cork Airport but, given the quality of the land and the number of surrounding tillage farmers, it would be surprising if there was not considerable interest.

The residence, on the other hand, could appeal to many as a restoration project. CL

Christy Buckley auctioneer is handling the sale of the property by private treaty and is guiding the house on circa one acre at €250,000 while the land will demand a price of €15,000/acre or nearly €850,000.