As the demand for residential smallholdings continues to outpace supply, compact farms with walk-in appeal are a rare find.

Heading under the Murtagh Bros hammer on 24 July at 3pm is a tidy 34ac parcel at Breany, Ardagh, Co Longford that ticks all the boxes for anyone looking for a foothold on the farming ladder.

An aerial view of the yard and livestock handling facilities at the Ardagh, Co Longford farm.

The interior of the house has been well-maintained and tastefully decorated.

Situated in the south-west corner of the holding, the 58 sq m three-bedroom bungalow has been well-maintained and tastefully decorated. To the rear of the house, a small farmyard includes a two-bay slatted cattle house, a two-bay round-roofed haybarn with lean-to and a traditional stone outbuilding.

Aerial view showing the road frontage and layout of the land parcel.

Opening out behind the dwelling is the land, which is laid out in a single block of neat divisions with no waste. Suited to a variety of agricultural uses, the fields are enclosed by mature hedgerow, with secure fencing along the 200m portion of road frontage.

Located just outside the historic and picturesque village of Ardagh, the farm benefits from convenient transport links. Guided at €425,000, the farm is an affordable option.