€1.85m for big farm in pasture and forestry

A 181ac farm is for sale near Bonnettstown, Co Kilkenny. This big holding is at Newtown and is being sold by Savills by private treaty. The guide price

is €1.85m, equal to €10,220/ac.

The farm is in a peaceful rural setting just 5km from Kilkenny city. It has easy access to the N76 ring road around the city.

The farm lies in a single block. It breaks down as 100ac of silage ground and 79ac of commercial woodland. A network of well-maintained internal farm roads gives good access throughout.

The grassland is laid out in ten, square-shaped fields which are easily accessed and well-suited for big machinery for modern farming or equestrian use.

The forestry is arranged in two distinct blocks and is well maintained. It comprises of a mix of mature and younger plantations, including Sitka Spruce, Japanese Larch, Norway Spruce, and Ash.

The farm also benefits from a tree felling licence, which may support future management or harvesting plans. In addition to its commercial value, the woodland enhances privacy and contributes significantly to the overall amenity and character of the holding.

At the heart of the property are the ruins of a former dwelling and a previous farmyard with ample hardstanding, offering potential for redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The farm at Newtown has been carefully managed by the current owners and offers considerable scope for further development, diversification, or conservation use.

The mature woodland, in particular, presents opportunities for those interested in offsetting carbon, promoting environmental stewardship, or enhancing amenity value.