The auction of a 98.5-acre residential farm situated at Constable Hill, Hacketstown, Co Carlow, has been rescheduled for 22 May. This property was originally brought to the market last autumn at a guide price of €5,500/acre (circa €540,000) and is likely to generate active local interest given that it will be offered in one or two lots that include the residence and yard on 50 acres and the remaining 48.5 acres.

Situated less than two miles from Hacketstown, the property has been used for a sheep and tillage enterprise over the years and according to selling agent Jordan auctioneers, Newbridge, is renowned in the area for its fattening abilities.

Constable Hill is set out in one 98.5-acre block of about 10 fields. With its limestone base, a portion of the land has been tilled for cereals in recent years while the remaining land is elevated grazing ground – the highest point being 229 metres above sea level.

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The residence is a traditional farmhouse and although in need of some modernisation, it occupies a poised setting in the middle of the farm that offers expansive countryside views. There is also a charming limestone yard on the property which may offer possible conversion opportunities.

For sale by auction on 22 May at 3pm in Germaines, Baltinglass, the property will be offered in its entirety and in two separate lots. Given the attractive guide of €5,500/acre, strong interest is expected.

46.5 acres outside Ballyroan Village

Meanwhile, the same agent is handling the sale of a 46.5-acre non-residential block of land situated at Clontycoe, Ballyroan, Co Laois. Located on the outskirts of Ballyroan village, the property comes to the market with a Single Farm Payment of €6,200, a cattle crush, holding pens and a shed. Laid out in three fields, the land features a natural water supply and extensive road frontage. It goes to auction on 8 May at 3pm in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel. The guide is €6,500/acre (approx. €302,000).

Cork parcels under offer

Auctioneer Sarah O’Keeffe, Ballyhea, Charleville, is handling the private sale of a 38.8-acre residential holding at Knockearagh, Tullylease, Co Cork, by private treaty.

Accessed from a shared passageway, the land is set back from the road and is mostly level ground with some gently sloping areas. Currently in grass, the property is reported to be “excellent quality”, apart from about two acres which would benefit from some attention. There is an old cottage style residence also on the property but this is in need of refurbishment. It’s understood that there has been a good level of interest with a number of bids already taken. Offers in excess of €300,000 are invited. It’s believed the property is already under offer at €285,000.

27 acres at Castlecor

Meanwhile, the same agent is handling the sale of a 27-acre parcel of tillage land situated at Kilbarry, Castlecor, Co Cork. Located midway between Buttevant and Kanturk, this land is reported to be of “very good quality” and comes with its own frontage to a public road. The asking price is €300,000 and it’s understood that the property is already under offer at €270,000.