An 18-acre residential property within a mile of Skibbereen town has been brought to the market by Clonakilty auctioneer John Hodnett of Hodnett Forde Property Services Clonakilty. This tidy west Cork property is located just west of the town and is a short drive from Lough Hyne and the renowned west Cork tourist haven of Baltimore. Enjoying a sunny southerly facing aspect, the property adjoins Skibbereen Golf Club on its western boundary and ia adjacent to Skibbereen soccer club.

Overlooking the Baltimore road, the lands extend to approximately 18 acres of which 14 acres are of excellent quality and are currently laid out in pasture and securely fenced.

This 18-acre residential farm with a three bedroom dwelling is new to the market with John Hodnett of Hodnett Forde, property services Clonakilty.

There are cattle handling facilities with an open silo and a cattle crush in the yard. The rest of the land is in scrub with a small bit of woodland. Although it is within a short distance of Skibbereen town there is no development potential.

The residence is a traditional two-storey farmhouse with three bedrooms. There is also an entrance hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen and bathroom. While structurally sound the house is in need of a little modernising but has been recently re-roofed.

Standing on a nice elevated south-facing site it has good windows and doors. The property has electricity, mains water and private drainage.

John said that while there is no development potential, he felt it would be suitable for a hobby farmer because of its size and quality. Equally, given the property’s sporting neighbours, it may go for alternative use.

The guide price on this in the region of €250,000 to €300,000.

East west Cork

Moving east towards Bandon, John also has a neat 14-acre non-residential farm holding at Ardnacrow, Kilbritain. Set in a strong farming location this property is adjacent to Kilbrittain Creamery.

John Hodnett is bringing this 14-acre non-residential holding to the market at Kilbritain, south of Bandon in Co Cork.

Set out in one large field, it is fenced and the lands are currently in pasture and securely fenced on all sides. These are regarded as top-quality lands typical of the area and therefore suitable to any farming enterprise.

There is the benefit of road-frontage on its eastern boundary. It’s attracted a bit of interest and is guided in the region of €18,000-€20,000/ac.