69-acre quality farm near Kinsale's Old Head is guiding €20k-€25k an acre
Marked aerial photo of Lot B of 69-acre farm at Lispatrick Lower, Kinsale.
The lands to the south and east of Cork City are amongst the most sought-after in Munster. The soil quality is exceptionally good, it is close to large markets in Cork city to great infrastructure between airport, seaports, rail and motorway. On top of that, there are the aesthetics of being close to the coastline and to chic towns like Kinsale.
A 69-acre farm that encapsulates all of the above in one superb property is new to the market with Clonakilty-based auctioneers Hodnett Forde Property Services.
“This is a really rare opportunity to acquire top quality lands which are in a spectacular and unique setting,” says selling agent Ernest Forde. “It’s situated between Garrylucas Beach and the Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links, with uninterrupted views to the Galley Head Lighthouse.”
For a substantial holding such as this one to come up in this area represents a true rarity. The range of potentially interested parties should be dominated by dairy farmers but this is the kind of property that will also make those with a love of the area and deep pockets consider purchasing.
The property is being presented in a series of lots - something that will encourage that spread of interest even more.
The suggested lots are:
Lot A (the entire 69 acres with outbuilding); Lot B (16.6 acres); Lot C (Shed and yard on 1 acre); Lot D (27.6 acres); Lot E (23.8 acres).
“The lands have extensive road frontage and are laid out in one block,” says Ernest. “The property is set out in a number of easily worked divisions and has its own private beach.”
The property is mainly in tillage, with just 8 acres of it under grass at present.
There is a 4-bay round roof shed and lean-to. There is also evidence of an old stone ruin, which may offer hope for building a home at some point.
The price guide is €20,00 - €25,000/acre, with in the region of €250,000 to €300,000 expected for the shed, which, Ernest says, may have potential.
