Horse sense to check out superb equestrian holding
Carmel O’Regan of SWS Property Services Bantry is selling a 14-acre holding at Baurgorm, Bantry for offers in the region of €575,000.
It’s hard to believe the peaceful valley where this property is tucked away was the centre of much controversy last year. A proposed overground power cable to Ballylickey from a privately- owned wind farm at nearby Ballybane galvanised local opposition, headed by farmer Joe Burke. It was supported by a number of groups, in particular the Bantry Concerned Action Group.
Writs flew all through last summer and the matter ended up in the High Court, but was finally laid to rest when the owners of the wind farm agreed to underground cabling through the lands owned by affected farmers.
The Murnane family, of building firm Murnane and O’Shea have a controlling interest in Ballybane Wind Farms. The resolution to the conflict means this farm at Baurgorm is likely to be free from pylons into the future.
The property is described as perfect for equestrian enthusiasts or hobby farmers by Ms O’Regan, and its location makes it readily accessible to Bantry town, which has great amenities.
The sale includes a traditional farmhouse with four bedrooms and a range of good-quality outbuildings.
Located three miles from Bantry, near Colomane on the Drimoleague road, the property even has distant sea views, and has mature gardens with stables, exercise ring, described as a “magnificent arena”, and a tack room.
The main house is in great condition and has broadband. The accommodation is unusual in that the living accommodation is divided between the main house and a separate annex-apartment.
The main house has a large, living-dining-kitchen with a central staircase leading to two bedrooms.
The rear of the ground floor has a utility and bathroom area and the kitchen is fitted with a range, and hand-painted pine units with teak worktop. The tack room is attached to the house, and there is a lofted store room, with access from the patio.
The vendors have specialised in breeding Welsh cob horses, and are moving to Wales to be closer to their favoured breed. That leaves the property open to those with similar breeding interests. The yard has a separate, stallion stables and yard.
An old hay barn closer to the house is used for mares and foals, and there’s a modern exercise ring to the rear, with the sand arena.
Quiet, peaceful and with outstanding views, this house offers the chance of another life for buyers — or a private retreat and holiday home for those not up to the full-time commitment of a farm.
