Set for auction with Joseph Coogan auctioneers next month is a 16ac residential smallholding in Boherkyle, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny.

Situated along the roadside, the two-bedroom dormer bungalow extends to 104 sq m, and while it could benefit from decorative upgrading, it is in sound condition and ready for immediate occupation.

To the rear of the residence is a yard, which is well-equipped for the size of the holding. Facilities include a range of traditional stone buildings, a two-span round-roofed shed, a three-span lean-to and a cattle crush.

Surrounding the yard, the land is contained in a single block, divided into several fields enclosed by mature hedgerow boundaries. Described as good grazing ground, the parcel is suited to silage production and has the benefit of independent road access and decent frontage, presenting site potential subject to planning.

Located a two-minute drive from the small town of Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny, and a 20-minute drive from Kilkenny city, the farm is within easy reach of all key retail, agricultural, leisure and educational amenities.

Guided at €285,000, the holding will go under the hammer at Joseph Coogan’s auction room at Ballycomey House, Castlecomer, on 9 October at 3pm.

Given the size of the parcel and the yard facilities, it is likely to appeal to hobby farmers, equestrian interests, or those seeking to establish a small-scale farming enterprise.