A modern farmyard, picturesque location and prime farm land, the 57 acre holding in Drumgahan, Glaslough in Co Monaghan may be a holding of interest for a young dairy farmer willing to invest or a livestock or dairy farmer willing to expand.

Located less than 5km from the border and 7km from Monaghan Town, the property in its entire is comprehensive. A beautiful spacious farmyard area makes operating machinery a treat. The land, is in close proximity to the main farmyard, increasing convenience, especially for those interested in dairying.

The lands

The farm is all in one block, with five extensive paddocks making up the circa 57 acres. The size of the fields means they can be broken up into smaller more manageable paddocks, depending on the grazing system deployed on the farm. The farm is well fenced and has a main water supply. Hedgerow and trees ensures shelter is provided for stock. The land is of good quality and there is extensive road frontage provided onto a secondary road. Rented out for the previous ten years, the lands have been kept in good condition.

Farmyard

The farm yard is modern and open. The yard area itself is large and very spacious. There are three silage pits to the side of the main yard area. Two of these pits are outdoor, one is indoor and all have accompanying walls.

Next to this are two adjourning sheds. The first is a five bay shed containing a sorting yard, calving pen, feeding unit and a milking parlour. A pit is in place for the parlour but no milking machine is present. Investment is needed here for any dairy farmer willing to purchase the property.

Adjourning this is another five bay shed. This impressive building has circa 80 cubicles and a 22ft passage ensures there is plenty space for machinery. The shed is excellently maintained and contains an extensive feeding units.

Next to the sheds is a large 45ft x 30ft store with a large roller door, ideal for storing large machinery. Also present in the main farmyard area beside the silage pits is small cubicle shed, capable of holding circa 20 cattle. This shed is in need of renovation.

Slightly away from the main farmyard is an old traditional barn and haybarn, both in need of total refurbishment.

Overall, the yard area is in excellent condition and the main sheds, which have been built in the last 15 years, ensures that it is modern.

Price tag

The lands are up for grabs at €750,000 and is going to be sold by private treaty. Handling the sale is Jim and Barry Duffy, who told the Irish Country Living that the farm is one of the finest to come in the locality in recent years. Interest has been shown on the property so far, which has been on the market now for four weeks.