Houses for sale in Co. Carlow

An attractive and well presented pasture farm complete with period cottage and adjoining farmstead and enjoying marvellous elevated views over verdant countryside. Extending to approximately 83 acres / 33.6 hectares the farm is being offered for sale in three Lots. For Sale by Public Auction on Thursday 31st May 2012 at 4.00 pm in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow (Unless Previously Sold) Maidenhead Farm comprises approximately 33.6 hectares / 83 acres of lands, set out over 5 principal blocks and all within easy reach of the cottage and farmstead. Lying to the northern boundary of the farm the period cottage is well maintained and extends to some 119 square metres / 1281 square feet, benefiting from an extension circa 1973. The accommodation includes 2 reception rooms, a kitchen, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. A pleasant garden surrounds the cottages and leads to the farmstead, itself with a range of outbuildings and more modern farm sheds but on the whole in need of upgrading for modern farming practice. Arles includes a pub (The High Trees), a primary school (Ard Lios) and a Garda Station. The lands are laid out in easily managed divisions and are well fenced and watered, being set out for use within a dairying enterprise. The majority of the lands comprise good permanent pasture and while on a gradient is easily workable. A portion of the lands are quite steep and include a grass hill and a small area of mature woodland. Overall this farm represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well presented and tidy pasture farm with an attractive cottage and with good shelter hedging and fencing throughout. Lotting Lot 1: To include the cottage and lands lying west and northwest of the public road dividing the lands. In all comprising 28.6 acres Lot 2: To include the lands lying east and southeast of the public road dividing the lands and also the lands positioned off the gravelled roadway and including some woodland. In all comprising approximately 52.4 acres Lot 3: The Entire, to include Lots 1 and 2 combined. In all comprising approximately 81 acres Distances: Carlow town 13.3 km / 8.3 miles Arles village 3.2 km / 2 miles Athy town 7.5 km / 12 miles Dublin city (airport) 57 km / 91 miles (Distances approximate)