Auctioneer Henry O’Leary, Clonakilty is handling the private sale of an unusual property situated at Gneeves, Kilmichael, Dunmanway, Co Cork. Standing on 37.5 acres in total, the property comes to the market with a two-storey farmhouse, a range of farm buildings and 36 acres of planted ground. To date, there has been a lot of interest in the house and yard, especially given the keen guide price of €150,000.

Situated just back from the road, the residence is a two-storey farmhouse that features three reception rooms, kitchen, conservatory, study, family bathroom and four bedrooms. Although traditional in style, the house has been nicely maintained and apparently is attracting a steady level of interest from first-time buyers and from urban dwellers who are eager to move to the countryside.

Outside, there are a nice range of farm buildings that include a traditional cubicle shed, a lofted stone outbuilding and a number of machinery and storage sheds.

Although the yard hasn’t been used for a number of years, it has been tastefully maintained. Standing on 1.5 acres, the house and yard are being offered as a separate lot at a guide price of €150,000.

Planted in 2004, the 36 acres of forestry comprises a mix of conifers and broadleaf trees that generate an annual premium in excess of €6,000 with about seven years remaining.

Split by the main Dunmanway/Kilmichael road, the forestry is set out in two blocks with circa six acres situated across from the house and yard which are located on the remaining circa 31 acres. To date, most of the inquiries for the forestry, which is also guided at €150,000, are coming from people who are looking for an investment opportunity. Apart from the two lots, the entire holding is also been offered as another lot and may interest someone looking for the complete package.