73 Acre Top Quality Model Farm Co. Westmeath

**SOLD** by James L. Murtagh: Renowned 73 acre Livestock Farm with Range of Outbuildings & Paddock Grazing System

James L. Murtagh Auctioneers are delighted to bring this superb c.73 acre model farm in Eskerbane, Brideswell to the market, conveniently located only 8 minutes from Athlone and the M6.

Agricultural Property Location: Eskerbane, Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

The Lands

This perfectly developed livestock farm is renowned for its feeding ability and is set out in large neat regular shaped divisions with no waste whatsoever. The lands are all of top-quality lushes pasture and new grass, bounded by neat stone walls with good quality boundary and internal fences.

The Farmyard

The farmyard is intelligently designed, the layout of sheds and penning and the paddock grazing system make it possible for one operator to handle and move all livestock freely throughout the holding in a way that compliments good grass management.

The various lots are all within easy reach of each other and would be suitable for dairy or other farming enterprises.

The lands may be sold in one or more lots as follows;

Lot 1: c.31 Acres and Farmyard.

• This holding is easily accessed from the road, there is a silo area as you enter the holding and livestock loading area gated and secured by heavy duty barriers.
• A stone out house is situated at the front of the holding, currently in use as a store however would be ideal for a conversion or extension for a dwelling house.
• The hardcore road leads you to the innovatively laid out farmyard. The slatted shed, Effulent tank and collection yard, Hayshed, and Leanto are all within close proximity, leading to a holding area.
• The lands are all in permanent pasture, laid out in 6 neat divisions partly bounded by intact neat stone walls with outer electric fences. The paddocks are interconnected promoting the free movement of livestock throughout with piped water to all divisions.

The farmyard facilities and accommodation (See Below)

Lot 2:c.37 Acres – These lands are located within walking distance from Lot 1.

These lands are laid out in neat divisions, all in permanent pasture recently reseeded, and are fenced for sheep and cattle with the river cross providing a natural water supply
There is excellent road frontage which may provide an opportunity for the building of a dwelling, subject to the necessary planning consent.

Lot 3: c.5.6 Acres – These lands are within close proximity to Lot 1 & Lot 2, which have been recently reseeded and in new grass.

Bounded by the River Cross, which provides a natural water supply and fenced for sheep.

Lot 4: The Entire c.73 Acres

Maps Available to download below

Location:

• In addition to its ideal proximity to Athlone Town, the holding is located less than 10 minutes’ drive to the M6 Dublin to Galway and is with easy reach of major national road networks including N61, N6, N55 providing access to larger towns.
• 1km from Eskerbane Village, 3km Curraghboy, 16km Ballinasloe and 20km Roscommon.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a model farm/ signature holding with some of the finest grazing lands in the midlands and is suitable for any farming enterprise. Inspection of this holding is highly recommended.