Second wind for Kerry farm
The property goes for auction tomorrow with Michael Dan Lynch of Remax Coastal properties, and he expects strong interest from the sustainable energy quarter — which is a nice name for wind farm companies, variously despised and welcomed, depending on how close to a turbine you live, or if you pocket any of the rewards from a wind farm.
Despite some local opposition, wind farms are a common feature of this area of South West Kerry because of its proximity to the sea.
Asked whether the farm is up high enough for productive turbines, Mr Lynch points out that it’s close to a neighbouring wind farm.
The 244-acre farm has a couple of good fields, and could graze a few head of cattle, but is set up for sheep.
The farm yard has a modern shed with a lean-to, and it includes a sheep-dip, gathering pens and a pound, says the agent.
The farmhouse is a traditional, reconstructed, two-storey dwelling, which could be sold off or restored and used as a holiday home. The alternative is to demolish the property in favour of a new build.
Either way, the land is what’s going to draw the interest here, that and just under €20,000 per annum in farm payments, which, crucially, would remain unaffected by forestry, he says.
The farm is also well-fenced, and could continue in use as a sheep farm, along with a couple of turbines and 100 acres of forestry, perhaps.
There’s a guide price of €2,000 per acre for the land, but that could be exceeded at auction, says Mr Lynch.
The farm is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and is roughly five miles from Kilgarvan village. It is also close to Mangerton.
