Lots of lots in Ballyjamesduff
A 33-acre residential farm near Ballyjamesduff is set to go under the hammer in the Lakeside Manor, Virginia, on Thursday, July 27, at 3pm.
Auctioneer Martin Shortt says that the farm can be bought in different packages.
“It’s good quality land just on the outskirts of Ballyjamesduff. It’s been sold in lots to give everyone a chance, so there are plenty of chances for people to increase their holding,” he told the Celt.
Lot one contains a two-storey, three-bedroom farmhouse and outbuilding and hay shed on circa 1.858 acres. Lot two is a derelict house on 2.792 acres with road frontage. Lot three contains 5.740 acres with road frontage. Lot four contains 22.973 acres in grazing; while lot five constitutes the entire farm and land.
Mr Shortt said the facilities on the farm make it an attractive prospect for buyers.
“As it’s being sold with a house, it’s also a good opportunity for someone to start up an agricultural enterprise. Alternatively, it would be suitable if a farmer wants to buy it for their son or daughter to give them a good start. The house is in need of updating but it has plenty of buildings including hay sheds, out offices, as well as cattle handling facilities, which all surround the house,” he detailed.
Martin says it isn’t just suited to intensive agriculture.
“It can be used for offices, hobby farming or even to set up a tourism business. They’ll have no problem with planning permission because of the house,” he surmised.
It is also situated in an attractive area, according to the auctioneer.
“It’s a great location it’s tucked in near the M3, so it’s ideal for someone who is working in Cavan Town or even if they are commuting to Dublin.”
He also says the manner in which the land is laid out means it is attractive to different types of purchasers.
“Most of the lots have road frontage leaving it easier to split it up into lots, and the derelict house on lot two has a lot of potential and can make the process of applying for planning permission a lot easier. It’s all laid out in pasture, with good roadway access,” outlined Mr Shortt.
He says it’s difficult to predict how it will sell, but says there is a lot of interest in it already.
“We don’t have a guide price on it at the minute, the market will determine the price on the day. There is lots of demand for it, we’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about it.”