This year has been challenging for the Cork land market. Difficult weather conditions last autumn and a wet spring led to a quiet first quarter for the land market here. While the weather continued to pose problems during the summer, a more promising second quarter led to more activity coming into the autumn of 2018.

Good farms are on the market here and one example of this is the nice package in the townland of Cornahinch, Doneraile. The 106-acre farm is in one block and is centrally situated in the north Cork countryside, just 1km from the village of Doneraile, 10km from Mallow and a 35-minute drive to Cork city. The lands also have the benefit of extensive road frontage.

Situated in an area renowned for its progressive multi-enterprise farming tradition, this offering from Hodnett Forde is likely to appeal to a variety of potential buyers who may be on the lookout to expand or use it as a standalone unit. Beef, dairy, tillage and equine enterprises are all prominent within a short radius of this property, so there should be no shortage of customers.

The 106-acre farm is in one block and is situated in the north Cork countryside, one kilometre from the village of Doneraile, 10km from Mallow and a 35-minute drive to Cork city.

The facilities

The yard is situated such that the land opens out behind it. The dominant structure is a double-sided four-bay slatted house to accommodate approximately 100 adult cattle. This is split into four pens on each side. Cattle handling facilities are available as well as an array of other farm buildings, including a three-bay lock-up shed, a four-bay covered silage pit with a lean-to either side, and a selection of stone buildings. There is also a large concrete slab for silage storage. The property is served by public water and mains electricity. There are no entitlements with the property.

While the main farm residence is not included in the sale, there is an older single-story dwelling situated near the yard. Although dormant for a number of years, it is structurally sound and can be renovated if required.

The 106-acre farm is in one block and is situated in the north Cork countryside, one kilometre from the village of Doneraile, 10km from Mallow and a 35-minute drive to Cork city.

The 106-acre farm is in one block and is situated in the north Cork countryside, one kilometre from the village of Doneraile, 10km from Mallow and a 35-minute drive to Cork city.

The auctioneer’s view

Describing the farm, auctioneer Ernest Forde said: “This is an outstanding farm holding suitable to any type of farming enterprise. “The lands are without waste and are laid out in one division in a number of large fields and are currently all in pasture. This property offers a great opportunity to acquire a large block of land suitable to any type of farm enterprise.”

The guide

Land prices in this area have performed well of late and allowing for the fact the area is a hive of agricultural activity, the guide price of €10,000/ac to €12,000/ac could well be exceeded.