The last of the locally renowned Markree Demesne, Markree, Co Sligo, is set to go under the hammer at the end of the month.

It’s understood that Markree Castle Hotel was sold earlier this year and now the remaining 263 acres is up for sale.

With the exception of 64 acres of woodland situated a short distance away, the remaining 209.5 acres is located in the grounds of Markree Castle Hotel and is laid out in one big block. In total, there are circa 100 acres of grazing ground, 56 acres of forestry (scotch pine and oak), 13.83 acres of clear felled land ready for reforestation, and 92.7 acres of old woodland. Laid out in just four big paddocks, the circa 100 acres of grazing ground is currently sporting a crop of meadow.

Reported to be “good quality”, the land is rolling and is dotted with beautiful mature hardwood trees.

The sale also includes a traditional range of farm buildings such as haysheds and loose-bedded sheds. Less than a mile from Collooney and 7.5 miles from Sligo town, the property has already generated a number of distant inquiries through joint agents Murphy & Sons, Sligo, and Ganly Walters, Dublin. For sale by auction on 26 June in the Sligo Park Hotel at 3pm, Markree Demesne will be offered in one or two lots that include 64.2 acres and circa 199 acres, respectively. A guide in the region of €725,000 is quoted. CL

Murtagh Bros, Mullingar, is handling the sale of a number of properties in the Westmeath/Longford region over the next couple of weeks.

At Killintown, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, 15.5 acres of elevated free-draining land will be auctioned on 18 June next. Bordered at the lower end by Lough Patrick, the property is currently under grass, has frontage to a country road and comes with cattle handling facilities. It goes to auction on 18 June in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, at 3pm and is guided at €100,000.

The day after, a 31-acre residential holding at Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, will be auctioned. Complete with a three-bedroom single-storey farmhouse and farm buildings, the property will be offered in one or three lots that include the house and yard on 16.5 acres; an adjoining 5.5 acres and the remaining nine acres which is situated a short distance away.

The land is laid out in neat divisions, is currently under grass and has good road frontage. It goes to auction on 19 June in the Park House Hotel, Edgeworthstown, at 3pm. The guide is €250,000.

118 acres near Moyvore

Then on 2 July at 3pm in the Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, a 118-acre residential farm situated at Kilgawny, Moyvore, Mullingar, will go under the hammer. Located on the main Mullingar/Roscommon road, this sizeable grazing operation is 10 miles from Mullingar and one mile from Moyvore. It offers a timely opportunity for either a local or someone from the surrounding counties to buy a big farm that is keenly priced at €700,000 or €5,900/acre.

Approached from an attractive post and rail fenced and partially tree-lined avenue, the residence is a traditional two-storey farmhouse that has been well maintained over the years.

Accommodation includes two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom and three bedrooms while the water is supplied from a private well. Outside, there is a large garden and a range of traditional farm buildings.

Set out in one 118-acre block, the land features circa 87 acres of renowned fattening grazing ground laid out in good sized fields and circa 31 acres of forestry.