Lisnavagh, Co Carlow, Ireland

Prime block of tillage and pasture land benefiting from road frontage

Lot 1 – South Land at Lisnavagh (About 65.6 Acres)
The productive farmland at Lot 1 comprises a single block and is in excellent heart. The land is arranged in large, level fields, ideally suited to efficient working with modern machinery.

The Land at Lisnavagh is enclosed by a mature hedgerow and stone estate wall, the farmland is free draining and benefits from about 1 kilometre of road frontage. Access to the land is facilitated by two entry points off the public road both suitable for accommodating large machinery.

Much of the topography is level with a high point of 120 metres / 393 feet above sea level on the northern boundary and a low point of 104 metres / 341 feet above sea level on the southern
boundary.

The majority of land in Lot 1 comprises first-class, fertile and highly versatile tillage ground, with a strong working depth capable of supporting a wide range of cropping and grassland systems. Crops including oats, wheat, beans and potatoes have all been grown successfully. One field of permanent pasture suitable for silage and extending to about 8 acres is situated on the northwestern boundary and is fenced for cattle.

The mature woodland areas frame the boundaries of Lot 1, offering excellent shelter and enhancing privacy and amenity throughout the holding.

Location

Gamekeeper's Cottage and Land at Lisnavagh occupies a tranquil and rural setting in the heart of County Carlow, conveniently located between the large neighbouring towns of Tullow and Baltinglass. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and productive farmland.

Tullow, meaning 'The Hill' is a charming example of a traditional Irish town positioned on the River Slaney, providing a range of local amenities including a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs. The cottage is situated near the Wicklow and Carlow county border. County Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland and offers unspoilt countryside with mountains, upland lakes, steep sided glacial valleys, forests and farmland, together with a wonderful coastline and sandy beaches.

Rathvilly (5 km) is an attractive village which provides facilities such as a supermarket, pub, pharmacy and café. Mount Wolseley, just 10 kilometres south of the property, is a magnificent hotel and golf resort set in the rolling countryside of Tullow. Complete with an award-winning Spa, Mount Wolseley offers extensive dining and leisure facilities.

The property is very well situated for quality sporting and recreational activities including rugby, GAA, soccer, swimming and tennis to name a few. For racing enthusiasts, The Curragh, Punchestown and Naas Racecourses are all within driving distance. The River Slaney is regarded as one of the country's finest coarse angling river fisheries with a mixed stock fishery.

Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for with the championship course at Rathsallagh Golf Club (26 km), as well as Mount Wolseley Golf Resort (10 km) and Baltinglass Golf Club (14 km).
Gamekeeper's Cottage is surrounded by an excellent transportation system with bus and rail services available in Carlow (19 km). The M9 (connecting Dublin to Waterford) is just 22 kilometres distant and easily accessible. Dublin Airport is 106 kilometres to the north of the property.

The land is situated in a region renowned for its fertile farmland and high-quality, free-draining soils, ideal for both livestock and tillage. The area benefits from a strong agricultural tradition and is well supported by a range of local services, including agricultural merchants, machinery suppliers, milk processors and livestock marts, including the nearby Tullow Mart.