With studies in recent years ranking Co Roscommon among Ireland’s top five counties in which to start a farm, its appeal is clear.
Larger holdings, however, rarely come on the market, making opportunities to acquire substantial acreage in one transaction noteworthy. Newly listed, this 98ac residential farm at Farranykelly, Castlecoote, will appeal to young farmers and established operators looking to consolidate and grow.
Set back from the roadside along a gated avenue, the two-storey, four-bed traditional farmhouse is enclosed by mature trees and shrubbery, offering a sense of privacy and seclusion. While requiring refurbishment, the residence has good scope to be reinstated as a comfortable working farmhouse. Having been vacant for several years, it is likely to be eligible for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG) and energy upgrade incentives.
To the rear of the dwelling, the yard contains a range of traditional farm buildings and infrastructure. These include a large two-storey stone-built machinery shed and adjoining single-storey outbuildings, together with an open-sided steel-framed shed suited to a range of agricultural uses. Handling facilities consist of a livestock pen and crush.
Laid out in a single block of large fields, the land is predominantly very good quality, with a portion to the rear comprising mixed ground and some woodland. The scale and layout of the parcel make it amenable to a variety of farming enterprises including beef, sheep, dairying or mixed farming.
Guided at €900,000 and listed with Sheehy Meares Real Estate, the holding is already attracting strong interest locally and further afield. Its proximity to several forestry blocks may also appeal to commercial forestry operators, and while currently for sale as a whole, the vendor may consider selling in lots, subject to enquiry.
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