Farranykelly, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon

Keith McLoughlin of Sheehy Meares Real Estate is pleased to present to the market this substantial c.98-acre residential farm at Farranykelly, Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon, comprising mainly good-quality agricultural lands together with a four-bedroom detached residence, established farmyard, agricultural sheds, pen and crush. The lands are the principal feature of this property, extending to approximately 98 acres and comprised in Folios RN13663, RN13664 and part of Folio RN13661. The holding is laid out in a number of established fields incorporating mature hedgerow boundaries and consists predominantly of good-quality agricultural ground. The scale and layout of the farm make it suitable for a variety of farming enterprises including beef, sheep, dairying or mixed farming. A useful farmyard is positioned to the rear of the residence and incorporates a number of agricultural sheds and outbuildings together with livestock handling facilities including a pen and crush. The combination of the lands and existing yard facilities provides an attractive opportunity for an established farmer, neighbouring landowner or purchaser seeking a substantial residential agricultural holding. The residence is a four-bedroom detached two-storey house extending to approximately 142 sq. metres. The property has been vacant for more than two years and is in need of modernisation and upgrading throughout, offering considerable potential to refurbish the house to suit a purchaser's own requirements. The residence has a BER rating of G and may qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, subject to the relevant terms, conditions and approval by Roscommon County Council. The property enjoys a convenient rural location approximately 3.5 km from Creggs, 6.5 km from Athleague and 15 km from Roscommon Town. The entire holding is offered with a price guide of €900,000. While being offered initially as one lot, the vendors may consider a sale in separate lots should market demand dictate, and the residence may also be considered for sale separately. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial block of agricultural land in a strong farming area together with the benefit of a residence, farmyard and established agricultural facilities. The property is well positioned for access to a good range of local amenities. Athleague, approximately 6.5 km away, provides shops, a primary school, church, community facilities, sporting facilities and local services, together with the Suck Valley Visitor and Angling Centre on the River Suck. Creggs, approximately 3.5 km away, is a strong rural community with a primary school, local services and excellent sporting facilities, including well-established rugby amenities and community facilities .Roscommon Town, approximately 15 km away, provides a much wider range of shopping, secondary schools, healthcare, professional services, restaurants, leisure and sporting facilities, together with public transport connections and other everyday services. Directions from Roscommon Town: Head towards the N61 and exit the roundabout onto the N61/N63, continuing through three roundabouts for approximately 1.3 km. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Convent Road/R366 and continue for approximately 450 metres. At the following roundabout turn left onto the R366 and continue for approximately 10.4 km. Slight right onto the R362, continue for approximately 700 metres and then turn left. Sheehy Meares signage is located at the property. Directions from Athleague: Head northwest on the N63/R362, continuing on the R362 for approximately 5.8 km. Turn left and continue for approximately 600 metres. The property is located along this road with Sheehy Meares signage. Directions from Creggs: Head towards the R362, turn left onto the R362 and continue for approximately 2.9 km. Turn right and continue for approximately 600 metres to the property. For satellite navigation, Eircode F42 K354 relates to the neighbouring residence and can be used as a useful reference point for locating the property.