The land around Clonmel, Cahir, Fethard, Golden and New Inn is simply spectacular. It is not called the ‘Golden Veil’ for nothing.

One of the first trips to a farm in 2019 is always a treat and there is hardly a better place to start than around these areas in south Tipperary.

The minute you leave junction eight on the M8, a flush of stunning farms surrounds you as you drive past Currabaha and Rosegreen, on the R688 towards Clerihan.

A roadside farm encompassing 130 acres was the final destination.

Offered by agent Alison De Vere Hunt of Cashel Mart, it is located just past Clerihan, circa 2km from Clonmel.

One of the first thoughts that come to mind when one arrives there is the super location.

Such is the size of the farm, it stretched into three separate areas, Ballyveelish south, Ballyveelish north and Giantsgrave.

Laid out in one block, the farm totals 130 acres. While the substantial nature of the farm is impressive, it the nature surrounding it that takes the biscuit. The scenery encompassing the farm is breathtaking.

Elevated and open, you get a sense of the surrounding area. To the front of the holding, Slievenamon commands the countryside. To the side, you have Knockmealdown, while the Galtee’s reside to the rear of the land. Standing at the top of the farm, you get a great sense of all three. Boosting this is the network of old trees which gives significant character to the farm.

It is currently laid out in grass. The majority has been kept in good condition and has been farmed in a good heart by the three farmers renting it.

However, small parts of the farm could do with some TLC. A bit of work would clear up some of the fallen trees around the farm, while the fencing in some sections of the lands could be upgraded.

There is access via the main road and there is road frontage onto two routes.

There is one farm building on the holding, that is in need of repair but would suffice for storage.

The residence here is in need of complete renovation, having fallen into despair. However, it is the land that is the selling point of this property.

Prices in Tipperary

As outlined in the Land Report this week, Tipperary land prices jumped almost 4% in 2018, with last year’s average jumping from €10,507/ac in 2017 to €10,904/ac.

There is little question that land in Tipperary is making top dollar at the moment.

The general south Tipperary region had some of the most consistently high prices in Ireland last year, with frequent sales reaching over €15,000/ac.

The reason is simple, the competition and quality are exceptional.

This area is concentrated with big buyers with deep wallets and that is why we are seeing these extraordinary sales

Tillage, beef, and dairy are all active in the area. Needless to say, so are bloodstock.

This area is concentrated with big buyers with deep wallets and that is why we are seeing these extraordinary sales.

Of course, one of the major consequence of this competition is expectation.

The best indication of this expectation is the guide placed on this farm.

De Vere Hunt has put a price of over €1.82m or €14,000/ac on the package.

That, in this area, is seen as a conservative figure.

Depending on who is willing to put their name in the ring, this farm may make more.

It is believed competitive bids have already been made but at the time of writing, no official bids stand.

The farm is offered by public auction on 17 April at 3pm in The Clonmel Park Hotel.