61-acre Wexford farm guiding at €16k-€18k/acre at online auction
The significant acreage on offer will already provide a strong incentive for bidders to put their hands up on the day. The sale is being handled by Gorey-based auctioneers Quinn Property.
'We're delighted to introduce this valuable parcel of land to the market,' said selling agent David Quinn. 'It's only 4km from Ferns and just over 1km to the Scarawalsh Roundabout, which gives access to the N30 and the N80.'
Part of the property has frontage onto the R772, and it is presented in two lots, separated by a field.
'This land is in an area of strong agricultural production,' said David.
Selling agent David Quinn said the 'land quality is excellent, with free-draining soils that are suited to most agricultural activities.'
'Tillage and grassland are predominant around here, and this land quality is excellent, with free-draining soils that are suited to most agricultural activities.'
Lot 1 consists of 11 acres fronting onto the R772, with a derelict farmhouse and outbuildings. The latter includes a four-bay round roof shed with two lean-to buildings, an open silage pit, concrete yard, cattle crush and dungstead.
Lot 2 is 50 acres of top-quality land.
Lot 3 is the entire property.
The farm is convenient to a number of other major towns in the area, and the price guide is €16,000 to €18,000/acre.
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