Description
Blakestown Farm - one of the finest Livestock / Tillage Farms in Co. Louth.
On the instructions of Kieran Wallace & Andrew O'Leary, Interpath Advisory, Joint Receivers.
The sale of Blakestown Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a large tract of Co Louth land in one sale. It is undoubtedly one of the most impressive arable and livestock rearing farms to come to the market in this area, in recent times and due to its nature and proximity to Ardee Town may offer further potential into the future.
Location
Blakestown Farm is a magnificent grazing farm situated in a prime position fronting the N2 Dublin Derry Road, on the southern periphery of the busy mid-Louth town of Ardee, close to the Louth / Meath border, some 2 kms south of Ardee Town, 7.5 kms north of Collon and approximately 10 kms west of both M1 Junctions 13 and 14 at Dunleer. In addition, the location is also convenient and readily accessible to Dundalk 20kms, Carrickmacross 20kms, Navan 28 kms, Kells 29 kms and Culloville, Northern Ireland 33 kms.
Description
Blakestown Farm, Ardee is an extensive farm utilised for grazing and silage production and home to the highly regarded and renowned “Blakestown Pedigree Charolais” bloodline. This prime farm extending to c. 157 acres / 63.53 hectares also includes an intensive feedlot / collection yard and offers a tremendous opportunity to acquire a top-quality, well-maintained holding in one block.
The lands enjoy substantial triple road frontage of approx. 1,750 metres, firstly onto the N2 Dublin Derry Road (930 metres) to the east, The Kingscourt Road (650 metres) to the south and a Local Road (175 metres) to the west. Access to the property is via a right of way over a shared laneway leading from the N2 with 5 additional entry points of access to the farm and lands from the various roads.
The farm is laid out in 8 large divisions which for the most part is level or falling south / west in nature, offering quality fertile soil types with excellent grazing and tillage production capabilities. The farm yard, located to the eastern side includes a large indoor slatted feed lot with vented walls and roof offering direct access to 6 outdoor pens with 2 further large pens adjacent. In addition, the farmyard is principally finished with concrete and offers a silage pit, rain water storage tanks, yard paddock and an extensive range of internal farm roads.
Indoor Feedlot
• 2,180sq m / 23,465sq ft approx. slatted shed.
• steel portal frame shed with concrete walls to 2.5m with galvanise sheeting above.
• Approx. 10 / 12 link feedlot with 3 underground tanks.
• Approx. 61m x 35.7 (200ft x 122 ft).
• 3 meal silos.
Layerage Pens
Adjoining Pens 61m x 25m divided into 6 pens.
Large Pens 60m x 80m divided into 2 pens.
The Lands
The folios extend to a total of 157 acres approx. with the entire presently is grass of which approx. 90 acres are for silage with about 60 acres in permanent pasture. The balance being in the farm yard / paddocks, collection areas, hardstands, farm roads and verge. The farm is presently a productive grassland holding and could easily be utilised for high yielding tillage and forage crops. The lands for the most part are ound by well-maintained natural hedgerow with a water supply to each grazed division.
Services
We understand mains water is attached or in the vicinity of the lands. Mains electrical services are connected to the property. We understand a number of wayleaves exist within the farm yard for underground pipes / drains.
Sale Process
The property is for sale by Private Treaty as described; however, the vendor reserves the right to divide the property into lots or alter the areas in sale.
Viewing
Viewing strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Given the potential hazards of a working farm, we request you take appropriate care while viewing the property especially around the farmyard areas.
Important Note
Please note the 2 residences, stone farm buildings and L shaped farm building attaching to the older residence are excluded from the sale.
Neighbouring Eircode: A92 X381 Accommodation
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