Seraghstown

Set on c. 11 acres (SM), the offering of this property to the market presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a small country home, ripe for extension or for a replacement dwelling. Set in rural countryside, with magnificent views of Slieve na Calliagh in the Loughcrew Hills, Meath`s highest point, this property will appeal to aspiring small holders, those seeking to extend their current acreage, and those seeking space, privacy, and tranquillity.

The subject property essentially comprises a beautifully and idyllically located residential holding with a cottage together with back-to-back lean-to shed sited thereon. The vernacular single storey cottage dwelling, with range cooker, serves as a reminder of a gone by era, when it served as a cosy hearty home. Recently reroofed with corrugated iron sheeting and understood to be originally of thatch, it essentially accommodates two bedrooms, kitchen living room, scullery and bathroom. Given the presence of the cottage, one could potentially remodel and extend, or alternatively seek permission for a replacement dwelling. Either way, this is a unique opportunity for those seeking to develop and customize their very own dream home and small holding.

The lands, extending to c. 11 acres (SM) currently under clean grass pasture and laid out primarily across three grassland fields, were most recently grazed by sheep. They are well sheltered, in the main, by mature hedgerow and trees. The transport of livestock for purchase or sale will be a handy errant given that both Delvin and Carnaross livestock marts lie within 15 minutes drive or so from Seraghstown. With its apparent high-quality and lush land, this holding is potentially suited to many alternative agri-enterprises including equestrian, tillage and agri-tourism. Those requiring space will be well enamoured by this property and it presents a unique opportunity for those in search of the good life too. Chickens, goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and donkeys could be on the cards alongside a vegetable garden and a polytunnel too, who knows? Moreover, owing to the availability of an abundance of road frontage attaching to the lots, there is potential for the erection of additional dwelling(s), subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

Viewing is recommended.

LOCATION
Fronting a typically quiet lane, with its lovely rural feel, this property set in rolling countryside has magnificent views. It is conveniently situated some 4km from the village of Crossakiel and 10km from Drumbarragh (N3/M3 route), while Kells is only a few minutes further. Local villages include Crossakiel, Kilskyre and Clonmellon. Between the three, together with the surrounding hinterland, a good range of local conveniences, necessities and amenities are catered for including sporting facilities and recreational clubs; healthcare; primary schools; local retail; hostelries, churches, hardware and agriculture provisioners and much more. For those into ball sports, there is the local convenience of Kilskyre Hurling Club and Community Activity Centre with a FIFA certified 4G 1 & 2 Star Astro. A fortnightly Saturday farmers market takes place in Clonmellon offering local artisan products. Girley Bog Walk, a beautiful natural amenity, is nearby too.

Crossakiel (R154) 4km - Kilskyre 6.5km - Clonmellon (N52) 7km- Athboy 13km
Delvin 11km - Carnaross 12km
Kells 15km - Trim 24km
30km equidistant both Navan & Mullingar
N3 at Drumbarragh 10km
M3 at Kells 13.5 km

Kells offers an excellent array of shopping outlets, both authentic indigenous and the multiples, including SuperValu and Aldi; educational with preschools, crèches, primary, and secondary schools; recreational; employment and other facilities. It is a popular tourist hub within the Royal County. Local leisure facilities include two award-winning 18-hole golf courses at Headfort, tennis club, swimming pool, and equestrian centres along with a range of other sports clubs and their grounds including soccer, rugby, football, hurling, and handball codes.

There is much to do in or about Kells including Hinterland, an annual festival of literature and arts. Aside from the River Blackwater, there are several lakes nearby making the area ideal for those fond of fishing or water sports. Towards Oldcastle, the Loughcrew Hills incorporate a complex of passage tombs, one of Ireland`s most magnificent and abounding archaeological landscapes, ideal for weekend exploration. Deerpark near Virginia on Lough Ramor, provides another similar natural resource. Richard Corrigan`s culinary and hospitality hotspot, Virginia Park Lodge, is adjacent there too. Fore Abbey, with its magnificent seven wonders, and Fore Distillery with visitor centre and coffee shop are also well worth a visit. A little further away is Mullaghmeen Forest, Europe`s largest planted Beech forest - ideal for a trek, with or without dogs.

With the M3 adjacent and the N52 (Dundalk/Limerick Road) routing by, Kells is one of the premier satellite locations ideal for those commuting to Dublin and elsewhere through the provinces. Regular buses run along the M3/N3 routing through the town adding to the choice of travel options to Dublin City & Airport and back to Donegal through Cavan. Given its excellent transport links, Kells is popular with Dublin commuters and those who traverse the country for work. Employees from the ICT, E-commerce, and pharma sectors based around Blanchardstown / Damastown as well as ICTs based around Leixlip often choose Kells as a place to call home, citing lifestyle, ease of commuting, and affordability as the rationale for their choice. Such companies include giants like Synopsys, IBM, PayPal, Symantec, eBay, PayPal, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Alexion, Helsinn Birex, Hewlett-Packard, and Intel, with recent additions MSD, near Dunboyne, and Facebook`s data centre at Clonee.

For those who wish to immerse themselves in retail therapy, Navan Shopping Centre is about thirty minutes` drive and the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre is a further fifteen minutes or so.

LOTTING
The vendors reserve the right to dispose of the property in its entirety as a single lot, or in lots as outlined below:

Lot 1:
c. 3 acre residential holding, primarily set out in one field, including cottage and farm shed.
Starting €100,000.

Lot 2:
c. 8 acre (SM) non-residential block of lands essentially laid out across two fields.
Starting €80,000.

Lot 3 - The Entire:
c. 11 acre residential holding, primarily set out in three fields, including cottage and farm shed.
Starting €180,000.

SERVICES
Water from well, private drainage, and mains power supply. `If` the property should be sold in separate lots, Lot 1 will retain the services and the buyer of Lot 2 will need to make independent arrangements regarding serving their property.

GPS CO-ORDINATES
53.6971, -7.0297, no Eircode available.

VIEWING
By appointment with the selling agent.

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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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DISCLAIMER

Information is provided subject to the principle of caveat emptor and so parties are put on notice of the following: (i) No statement or measurement contained in any correspondence, brochure or advertisement issued by the Vendor or any agent on behalf of the Vendor relating to the Subject Property shall constitute a representation inducing the Purchaser to enter into the sale or any warranty forming part of this Contract; (ii) Any statements, descriptions or measurements contained in any such particulars or in any verbal form given by or on behalf of the Vendor are for illustration purposes only and are not to be taken as matters of fact; (iii) Any mis-statement, mis-description or incorrect measurement given verbally or in the form of any printed particulars by the Vendor or any person on the Vendor’s behalf shall not give rise to any cause of action claim or compensation or to any right of rescission under this Contract; (iv) No right of action shall accrue against any agent, employee, or other person whatsoever connected directly or indirectly with the Vendor whereby any mistake, omission, discrepancy, inaccuracy, misstatement or misrepresentation may have been published or communicated to the Purchaser during the course of any representations or negotiations leading up to the sale; and (v) The Contract of Sale constitutes the entire agreement between the parties thereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and extinguishes any representations or warranties (if any) previously given or made excepting those contained in the Contract of Sale and no variation shall be effective unless agreed and signed by the parties or by some person duly authorised by each of them. That said, interested parties are encouraged to seek a professional opinion(s) in relation to any aspect of the purchase and or concerns they may have, prior to exchange of Contracts. Please be further advised that measurements are generally taken at the widest point in each room and so may not multiply to equate to the floor area of each room given architectural indents, rooms protruding into one another, l-shaped or other alternative shaped rooms, etc. Distances are approximated and rounded. Information is provided to the best of our knowledge. Additionally, in certain cases some information may have been provided by the vendor or third parties to ourselves.