Mount Richard, a grand 150-acre estate in the heart of good farming country, has been causing a stir in the locality since hitting the market in the last month. Situated in an area characterised by top-quality tillage, dairy and equine enterprises, auctioneer handling the sale is David Shee, of Shee and Hawe, confirmed that interest from various parties has been high.

No wonder, as Mount Richard ticks numerous boxes. A grand residence surrounded by a variety of mature trees, top-quality lands suitable for any enterprise, a solid location next to Carrick-on-Suir and a garden area that when done up would be simply superb – this package is comprehensive.

So comprehensive, that it is not offered in defined lots. While offered in the entire, flexibility is being given to those interested in Mount Richard. Local farmers have made enquiries for the lands without the house.

There has also been confirmed enquiries from international parties for the entire.

It is because of this comprehensive nature that the property is being offered by private treaty, so all parties can weigh up the specific options and make offers.

The notable number of progressive farmers in the area should make this sale very interesting.

The residence

The residence at Mount Richard is the main striking feature of the property. Located bang in the middle of the overall holding, it is surrounded by a variety of attractive, mature trees and it is connected to the main road via a roadway that subsequently runs through the centre of the farmland.

The house is a two-storey, five-bedroom, traditional estate house. In good condition, it contains an entrance porch with a flagstone floor, while the entrance hall has an impressive plaster column feature arch.

Both the drawing room and the dining area of the house have the original marble fireplaces, while the living room boasts a brick fireplace and coving. The kitchen has fitted units and vinyl floor covering.

As mentioned, the house benefits from the surrounding trees and this gives it privacy.

At the back of the house there is a circa half-acre garden area and while this has fallen into disrepair in recent years, it has the potential to be a magnificent component of the property. The garden area is surrounded by high walls.

Also at the back of the house is a courtyard area which contains a number of stables. In need of modernisation, this area would be ideal for someone with an equine interest. With an equine presence in the area, this could be an attractive feature for many bidders.

The land also contains a gate lodge, which is in need of modernisation. This is a good-sized gate lodge and it would be ideal as a rental or staff accommodation.

Lands

The lands themselves are of top quality. One obvious observation driving along the roadways towards Carrick-on-Suir are the top-quality lands that sit either side of the road. Mount Richard’s pasture land is no different. Predominantly laid out in grass, circa 24 acres are in tillage.

The tillage ground is currently in stubble and even with the extended spring, the lands are in good condition. While it is suitable for a number of agricultural practises, it has been rented for the last number of years to a livestock and tillage farmer. All in one block, they are divided into circa 10 paddocks.

A central roadway dissects the property and makes this holding very practical. It also contains road frontage in various parts of the property. The internal roadway that stretches across the lands is in very good condition and is sandwiched each side by stud railed fencing. The stud rail is also supplemented by wire fencing and the lands have a water source. Mature hedgerows provide sufficient shelter for livestock.

Guide

The price guide on the entire is in excess of €2m. The guide on the land itself is €12,000/acre, bringing the total cost of the lands to circa €1.8m. The price of the land is reflective of what has been paid in recent times in the area, according t the acutioneer. The plethora of progressive farmers in numerous agricultural enterprises would suggest that the market is strong for such a holding.

It is being sold by a businessman from the locality and the sale is amicable.