With Co Cork accounting for 25% of the country’s dairy herd, it’s not unusual to see several dairies on the market in the region at any given time. Rarer, however, are those offering both modern parlour facilities and sound accommodation.

That’s what makes this residential dairy farm in Lyraneag, Rockchapel, Co Cork, an interesting proposition. For sale by private treaty with Fleming Auctioneers, the holding includes a four-bedroom bungalow, a large yard with modern milking complex, and 113ac of prime Rebel County land.

Set back from the road along a driveway, the family home occupies its own private plot, enclosed by mature trees. While it could benefit from some decorative updating, it is in good condition and has a BER rating of B. Beyond the house, the driveway continues, curving around to the yard.

On the right as you approach, there is a stabling area, with several traditional outbuildings fitted out for equestrian use.

Past this on the left is the main farmyard. Having been in the same family for several generations, the yard facilities have been maintained and upgraded over time, with a modern dairy complex installed several years ago, including in-parlour automatic feeders, and a large-capacity milk bulk tank. Across the yard, all-in-one shed cubicles provide accommodation for upwards of 120 cattle, in addition to a calving pen and crush.

Laid out in young grass, the land is in very good condition, and benefits from dual road frontage and a well-developed internal roadway system.

Guided in excess of €10,000/ac, auctioneer Dan Fleming believes the ready-to-work nature of the farm will have wide appeal. He says: “I expect there will be good interest from both younger and established farmers because it’s a total package. Whatever you spend on it, you have it all, everything is there.”