Substantial blocks like this don’t come to the market in this area very often and so it’s sure to garner plenty of interest both from the locality and outside.

With an address at Cornacarta, Ballymahon, Co Longford, this residential property comes with a derelict two-storey farmhouse and a range of cut-stone outbuildings.

The residence itself holds a commanding position, elevated above the surrounding farmland, and would make a great site for a replacement home if the renovation project was deemed too extensive.

The fact that the lands are contained within one block presents the opportunity for any grazing enterprise to be run.

A heavy farm by nature, the lands are of varying quality, with some rough grazing located away from the access point. However, by and large, the majority of the land offers good grazing potential. The lands have a natural water supply and are described as well fenced.

Described as a “good, solid, grass farm” by selling agent Dillon Murtagh, the farm is guided in the region of €6,000/acre or €600,000 for the entire.

Land in Longford has averaged around €7,000/acre over the past number of years with no major fluctuations, so this parcel could present a good investment for interested parties. The farm is located approximately 3km from Ballymahon.

Murtagh Bros Auctioneers, Mullingar, is handling the sale of this property when it goes to auction on Wednesday 11 October in Cooneys Hotel, Ballymahon, at 3pm.

Extensive Monaghan

farm up for grabs

Murtagh Bros are also bringing a 79-acre upland farm at Mullaghgrennan, Newbliss, Co Monaghan, to auction over the coming weeks. Again, the entire farm is located in one block, greatly increasing the appeal of the property as it presents the opportunity to operate a standalone enterprise.

This residential farm comes with a derelict cottage and a range of outbuildings, which do not add any value to the property but could allow a replacement dwelling to be erected if so wished.

The lands have been neglected over the past number of years and would benefit from extensive reclamation work, which is taken into account with the guide price. The guide price to get your hands on this property is €5,000/acre or just shy of €400,000 for the entire.

The farm will be presented for public auction on Thursday 12 October in the Creighton Hotel, Clones at 3pm.