Coonan Estate Agents brought to the market a super 62-acre farm located virtually on the Kildare-Meath border in the last number of weeks. Situated circa 2km outside Kilcock, the holding is a very attractive property, according to the auctioneer handling the sale Philip Byrne. Containing more than 60 acres of quality land, a yard area and a derelict house, the farm is offered for €600,000 or just under €10,000/acre. The holding is being offered by public auction which will take place on 19 April in the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co Kildare at 3pm.

The lands

This residential holding is laid out in one large block with the holding containing good-quality, free-draining lands ideal for any agricultural enterprise.

It is all in old pasture and have been well-maintained over the recent years. It is elevated land and is laid out in eight attractively sized divisions, all of which are surrounded by Whitethorn hedgerow.

The residence is a two-storey farmhouse that is in need of complete renovation. A three bedroom home, it boasts a nice private location. It is accessed via a long driveway in a private setting and is adjacent to the farmyard. The yard itself contains a hay-barn, with two lean-tos and a silage pit.

The lands are located just outside of Kilcock town off the R158 Summerhill road. They are located just 2km from Kilcock centre and just 2km off the M4 motorway, with direct access to Dublin city centre and surrounds. The area consists of prime free-draining lands and are characterised by farmers from a range of agricultural enterprises. CL