There is good interest in a 42.2ac farm with a traditional farm cottage now on the market near Crohane, Co Tipperary. The property is located at Killenaule and is for sale with PF Quirke. It’s going for public auction.

The holding is 4km from Killenaule where there are shops, schools and other services. Near the M8 motorway, it is 14km from Fethard, 20km from Thurles and 35km from Kilkenny.

The land is free draining, in good condition and suited for any farm use.

Half is currently in tillage while the other half is in permanent pasture.

The house is set back about 300m from the public road. At 1,000 sq ft, it is a traditional two-storey farm cottage with many original features including a flagstone floor in the kitchen. It has been vacant for over two years and may qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

The farmyard is behind the house and although the sheds are old, they are functional. As well as a large hayshed, there are two cubicle sheds and cattle handling facilities.

Half of the 42.5ac is in permanent pasture.

The cottage retains many original features.

Quirkes are guiding the land at €12,000/ac and the house from €100,000.

At the auction, the property will be offered in lots. Lot 1 is 19.5ac in stubble with lengthy road frontage. Lot 2 is 22.5ac with the haybarn and cubicle sheds. Lot 3 is the cottage on 0.4ac with stone outbuildings alongside. Lot 4 is lots 2 and 3 combined, which is the cottage on c23ac with the sheds and outbuildings.

There are no entitlements on offer with the land. The auction will take place on 15 April.