For new organic entrants and established farmers looking to expand, the two-year organic conversion period is a significant barrier. That’s what makes this 28ac certified organic residential farm in Doon, Knocknagree, Co Cork such a compelling package.

Having been registered and operated as an organic beef farm for the past 15 years, the holding offers walk-in potential. Comprising a 24ac parcel containing the house and yard with a further 4ac on the opposite side of the road, the land has good frontage and is in prime condition, something the current owner attributes to the long-term organic treatment.

While requiring some internal upgrading, the three-bedroom dormer cottage dating from the 1870s is structurally sound. An extension and new roof were added in the 1990s, with triple-glazed windows and new doors installed in more recent years. To the rear of the house, outbuildings include a mixture of old stone sheds and newer concrete and corrugated livestock accommodation. There is also an open slurry pit.

Auctioneer Ken O’Sullivan believes that the ready-to-go nature of the holding will be a draw for both established organic farmers and new entrants.

“For someone interested in organics or already in organics, it’s a great prospect because everything is set up, including the registration, and the land is very good condition and usable immediately,” he says.

For sale by private treaty and guided at €450,000 for the entire, the farm is also available to purchase in three smaller portions: Lot 1, a 23ac parcel of land, guided at €230,000; Lot 2, a 4ac plot of land on the opposite side of the road, guided at €35,000; and Lot 3, the house and certain outbuildings on just under 1ac, guided at €175,000.