Wexford land with plenty of ‘hope’ value

SELLING tillage ground in Wexford continues to be a bit like shooting fish in a tank, it almost certainly sells and achieves the best of prices.

A 37ac non-residential farm located at Creagh, less than 1km from Gorey town with extensive road frontage on three sides is sure to make a very decent price when it comes to auction later in the month. It is guided pre-sale at €12,000/ac.

The farm will be sold in two lots with the first lot comprised of 34ac in one division. This is contained in a single elevated field overlooking Gorey town with views out to the coast.

The parcel has road frontage to the Hollyfort and Creagh roads and also, on the northern boundary, to a minor road which links the two main roads. The parcel is situated adjacent to Creagh Water Treatment Plant with electricity and mains sewerage a short distance away.

Denis Howell of Warren Estates describes the land as prime free draining territory that has 0.9ac of mature woodland with a natural stream flowing through on the Hollyfort road boundary.

The farm buildings on this lot include a two-column haybarn with a lean-to. The land has been well farmed over the years and is all ploughed and ready for sowing.

The second parcel is made up of a 3ac plot with good road frontage on to the Hollyfort road. Rectangular in shape the parcel is easily accessible and is all in grass at present.

“This lovely parcel of land is suitable for a variety of agricultural uses and has been well farmed over the years. Given its prominent and elevated location close to the town, we believe that this land would have some development potential, subject to planning permission,” Mr Howell said.

The auction takes place at the Loch Garman Arms Hotel, Gorey at 3pm on Friday, March 23.