98-acre holding to go for auction

Kearney Auctioneers with joint auctioneers Colliers are delighted to offer to the market this circa 98-acre holding at Warren High, Baylin and Dublin Road, Moate. The properties will be sold by Public Auction on Wednesday, July 24, at 3pm at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. This fine farm is being offered in three different blocks each likely to attract different buyers

The largest block is a fine residential holding on 18.33 hectares (45.29 acres) at Warren High, Baylin. Circa 29 acres are top quality grazing land in an elevated position commanding outstanding panoramic views of the Westmeath countryside. There is evidence of a disused gravel pit on the lands immediately adjoining the western boundary of this section of the property.

From details as noted on the Geological Survey of Ireland web site, it is noted the lands cover an area designated as having a foundation of APM Granular Aggregate, APM Crushed Rock Aggregate and APM Sand & Gravel. The deposits are understood to be significant, approximately 35 acres.

The semi-derelict two storey residence nestles into the hill and is approached by a tree lined avenue from the public road and protected from the northerly weather by a bank with mature woodland. The residence may be suitable for the Vacant Homes Refurbishment Grant.

Lot 2

Circa 6.31 Ha (15.6 acres) at Baylin, Athlone. Non-residential agricultural holding 9.5km east of Athlone. The lands are all in grass, with approximately 8.5 acres of good quality grazing land and approximately 5.8 acres of rough grazing. The property is bounded on the southern boundary by the L1427 and a section of mature woodland of approximately 1 acre.

Lot 3

Circa 14.94 Ha (37 acres) at Bawnoges, Old Dublin Road, Co Westmeath. Good quality agricultural land situated at the intersection of the Old Dublin/Athlone Road (R446) and the new link road (R420) to the M6 at Junction 6. The property enjoys approximately 450 meters of road frontage with 4 access points including the main walled entrance and 3 agricultural accesses to the Old Dublin Road. There is approximately 200 meters road frontage to the link road (R420) The property is to be offered in the Entire or as Two Lots: Lot 1 - Shed on approximately 13.74 ha (34 acres); Lot 2 approximately 1.2 ha (3 acres)

The lands are all in grass with a storage unit situated inside the walled entrance. The western and largest section is excellent quality pastureland, extending to approximately 13.74 ha (34 acres) with mature hedge boundaries to the seven paddocks. This section has three access points to the Old Dublin Road. The smaller section extends to approximately 1.2 ha (3 acres). This section has a single access point to the Old Dublin Road.

All of the lands will be auctioned (unless previously sold) on Wednesday, July 24, at 3pm at The Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone.