The first of two west Cork properties for sale is a 47ac farm on the western side of Bandon, It is located near Laragh, 4km from the town.

Ernest Forde from Hodnett Forde property services, Clonakilty described it as “an outstanding road side piece of land. It’s nice and compact and has been rented out for a good few years.

Ernest Forde has this 47.5ac non-residential farm for sale at Laragh, Bandon, Co Cork.

Locals would always have classed it as a good farm. It’s guided in the region of €12,000 to €14,000/ac.”

The river Brinny forms the northern boundary but the land is elevated from it so there are no flooding issues. This is also well-sheltered ground.

There is a yard with an electricity supply and a three-bay hay shed with a lean-to on either side.

The property is in one block and laid out in a number of good-sized divisions with road frontage onto two roads. It is currently in grass and tillage.

The yard is close to a road and while the buildings present are not entirely modern, they are extremely functional.

The 47ac farm is available in one or two lots.

They are made up of a three-bay round-roof shed with lean-to on either side. Within this is a slatted area and a loose lying or storage area. There is also an open slurry pit and an electricity supply.

Moving west

Further west, the second property for sale is a 25ac coastal holding at Rocksavage, Clonakilty. Currently in grass, the land is good quality and lends itself to any type of farm enterprise.

This roadside holding is located four miles southeast of Clonakilty and has a few beaches within walking distance.

The land at Rocksavage overlooks Clonakilty Bay.

Close to Ballinglanna, the land has spectacular views across Clonakilty bay.

The farm is sub-divided into two divisions and has a mains water supply and electricity. It is available for sale as one or two lots.

The larger lot consists of 20ac and includes a two-bay lean-to shed. There is also a cattle crush. Lot two is close by and is a field of circa 4.5ac.

The 25ac at Rocksavage, Clonakilty, Co Cork, has spectacular ocean views.

The property is guided in the region of €12,000/ac to €15,000/ac.

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