Sheehy Meares Real Estate has recently brought a 32ac residential property in Co Roscommon to the market.

For sale by private treaty, the land at Barnacullen is in the general Knockcroghery area and includes a derelict house and some forestry.

Lot one contains the derelict house on 28ac. The land here is all in one block and laid out in over a dozen fields, with mature hedgerows forming the boundaries between them.

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There is a derelict house included on Lot 1 as well as some smaller farm buildings.

The house hasn’t been lived in for many years, so could qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

It comprises of a cottage with a two-storey extension on it. Alongside the house, there are some old farm stables and outbuildings.

A short distance away from the main holding, lot two is a circa 4ac parcel of forestry that is guided at €25,000.

The entire is available as lot three and comes with a guide price of €275,000.

It’s centrally located in the county and is just over 2km from the R362 road to the west of the property, while it is 7km to a junction with the N61 road that connects Athlone and Roscommon and the holding is 10km from the village of Knockcroghery.

Auctioneer Cathal Meares said: “These lands present an excellent opportunity for local farmers, hobby farmers or investors to secure a substantial holding.

"The lands are laid out in well-defined divisions of generally good quality and [are] suitable for grazing and silage.

"There’s scope too with the house for renovation or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.”

Cathal Meares and Cormac Sheehy of Sheehy Meares who have recently rebranded as Sheehy Meares Real Estate.

This property is one of the first brought to the market by the newly rebranded Sheehy Meares Real Estate.

Sheehy Meares Real Estate was founded in 2019 by two well-known young auctioneers Cormac Sheehy and Cathal Meares, who have officially gone out on their own.

Along with their presence in Roscommon, they operate from five offices including in Athlone, Ballinasloe, Galway and, most recently, Dublin.

Sheehy Meares Team Early continues to operate with the expertise of John Early, who brings over 40 years of experience in the industry.

John remains actively involved as a consultant and plays a key role in land transactions, ensuring continuity and trusted knowledge in the sector.