Cited by selling agent Martin Tyrrell, Tuam, as “one of the best holdings he has offered for sale in recent years”, a 50-acre residential farm at Craughwell, Co Galway, is expected to stir up a steady level of interest in the coming weeks and months.

Situated 20 minutes from Loughrea and about 35 minutes from Galway city, the property comes with a two-storey residence, a selection of farm buildings, farm payments to the value of circa €7,100 and 50 acres of top-quality land.

Reported to be “in excellent order”, the residence is a traditional two-storey house that comprises two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom and four bedrooms. Features include oil-fired and solid fuel heating, PVC windows and doors and an insulated attic.

Outside, there are a selection of farm buildings that include a four-bay slatted shed, five stables, a four-bay loose-bedded shed, cattle crush and a turf shed.

Set out in one 50-acre block, the land is currently in grass, is well fenced and is laid out in a range of fields. It is described as “top class land”.

The calibre of the property is certainly reflected in the guide price of €750,000 or €15,000/acre (including house), clearly reflecting the upper end of the market. The owner is retiring from farming.