James L Murtagh


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Selling By Live Auction

Lot 1, Price 425000.00, James L Murtagh - Lanespark, Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary


James L. Murtagh Auctioneers are delighted to offer for sale by public auction this superb c.76.5 Acre residential farm at Lanespark, Ballynonty, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

This beautiful residential farm will be offered for sale in one or more lots as follows;

Lot 1: Residence and outbuildings on c.3.2 acres

This imposing Neo-Georgian property, dating back to the early 1900's and retains much of its early character and form and is accessed through the front door with leaded fanlight overhead. The stairs at the end of the hallway provide access to the first floor which comprises of three bedrooms, each of which enjoys views of the countryside, (master ensuite, closet) and main bathroom. On the ground floor, there is a sitting room to the left off the hallway, with a large Waterford Stanley cast iron stove with back boiler linked to the radiators and double doors leading to the grounds. The living room has double aspect views from the symmetrical sash windows and a Ecco 730 Silicon Carbide stove. Off the foyer/ dining area is the back hallway, bedroom, w.c, large master bedroom with double aspect views and the master ensuite with smart radiator. The boot/utility room is also entered from the dining area, following on to the kitchen which has double doors leading out to the patio, gardens, courtyard and outbuildings. The spacious and welcoming kitchen is flooded with natural light and has many features worth noting, fully fitted units with large island, ceramic Belfast sink, Everhot range and Quooker tap always providing permanent boiling water. The stair in the kitchen leads to the lofted studio.


Ground Floor accommodation:

Foyer - 2.10m x 6.18m
Sitting room - 4.90m x 6.18m
Living room - 4.90m x 6.14m
Dining area - 4.89m x 4.34m
Utility/Boot Room - 6.04m x 2.18m
Kitchen - 5.12m x 6.51m
Hallway- 5.37m x 2.55m
Bedroom - 2.53m x 2.30m
Master Bedroom - 5.15m x 5.39m
Master ensuite - 3.14m x 5.52m


First Floor accommodation:

Bedroom 1 - 4.91m x 2.99m (master ensuite)
Bedroom 2 - 4.87m x 3m
Bedroom 3- 4.86m x 2.97m
Bathroom - 3.02m x 2.97m
Hall - 2.08m x 6.15m

Lofted Studio - 5.06m x 6.72m

The house was extended with the conversion of the adjoining stone outbuildings. The farmyard and equestrian facilities are situated beyond the main house and incorporates three stables, tack room, 5 bay hayshed, cattle pen and handling facilities.

The property is approached over a long winding, tree lined avenue leading into the farmyard, stables and to the courtyard and is surrounded by mature native trees offering peace and privacy in an idyllic country setting.


Lot 2: c.32.2 acres

This land are laid out in 6 large, neat divisions comprising of highly productive tillage and grassland. The lands are slightly elevated, free draining, with no waste whatsoever, well fenced with excellent road frontage and good sight lines.
Lot 3: c.19 acres including c.6.42 acres of forestry
These lands are located across from Lot 1 and comprise of c.19 acres including c.6.42 acres of natural forestry. The lands are of good quality, all in permanent pasture and benefit from excellent road frontage. There is an underpass connecting this parcel with Lot 1 and Lot 4 on the other side of the holding. The lands have good shelter being bounded by woodland on the north eastern side of the holding. These lands are noted for their fattening ability and previously used as tillage lands.

Lot 4: c.22 acres

Lands located to the north of Lot 1, laid out in 2 large neat divisions, of excellent quality and all in permanent pasture. The River Breagagh partly bounds the lands and providing a natural water supply and benefit from excellent road frontage. The lands have been ploughed in previous years and would be suitable for any farming enterprise.

Lot 5: The Entire

The holding is ready to go as an organic farm with various high yielding schemes in place. The lands are of superb quality, currently farmed to a high standard, excellent road frontage, are very accessible, well fenced and are regarded as highly productive tillage and grassland.

The public auction will take place at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles on Friday 19th November at 3pm & LSL Auctions online. To adhere to regulations, please register your attendance at James L Murtagh office for the upcoming auction. Viewing by Appointment only Contact James L. Murtagh Auctioneers for more information. Solrs: Ensor O'Connor, Wexford. Ph: 053 92 35611

Deposit: A deposit of €30 000 is required for Lot 1,

Important Info / Terms and Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• Viewing:
If you wish to view the property, you should contact James L. Murtagh Auctioneers on 044-93-40088. We will facilitate you and arrange access for you and/or your surveyor.

• Description Of Property:
The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by James L. Murtagh Auctioneers on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions, etc., included in the particulars, and any statements made by James L. Murtagh Auctioneers or our representatives, are made in good faith and are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of same before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the Contract.

• Guide Price:
The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to decide on how much to bid at the auction.

• Legal Documentation:
Prior to the auction, the solicitor for the vendor will make available the legal documentation in relation to the property, copies of which are available from vendor’s solicitor. It is important to consult your solicitor in relation to the Contracts / Conditions Of Sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said Contract / Conditions Of Sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.

• Identification:
In order to register, it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address, i.e., bank statement, correspondence from a Government agency / source, dated within the last 3 months.

• Registration:
In order to bid at the auction, it will be necessary to register with our office, 5 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for himself/herself. If the bidder intends to purchase a Lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorise us, as agents for the vendor, to sign the completed Contract for Sale on your behalf.

• Reserve Price:
The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded, then the auctioneer may deal with the under-bidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.

• Deposit:
A deposit of €30 000 is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidder’s deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding Contract is entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the Contract For Sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the Contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 1 business day of the online auction. If you are not the successful purchaser, your deposit will be returned to you (in full).

• Successful Bidder online or floor bid.
The successful bidder (online or floor) will automatically be deemed to have entered a legally binding ‘contract for sale’ with the Vendor to buy the property or lot.
You agree:
1 Authorise the agent or the agents authorised representative, and/or an individual employed by the agent to oversee the auction contracts (authorised signatory) to execute the ‘contract for sale’ (and/or any other required auction contracts) on behalf of the successful bidder as agent for the successful bidder. Such execution will be electronically signed automatically.
2 The authorised signatory will only have the authority to execute and exchange ‘contracts for sale’ on the day of the auction subject to the lot/property reaching the reserve price or more or being sold after the auction.
3 The successful bidder will within five working days from the final date of the auction transfer the balance of the deposit under the ‘contract for sale’ to the agent. This is 10% of the plus VAT (if applicable) of the successful bidder’s final successful bid. The agent will forward the deposits in its entirety to the vendors solicitor.
Once executed, the ‘contract for sale’ is binding and the successful bidder is legally obliged to buy the lot / property at the successful bid submitted (online or on floor) plus VAT (if applicable)
The successful bidder must complete the transaction in accordance with the ‘contract for sale’.
The successful bidder is required to adhere to the ‘contract of sale’ in its entirety.

• General Conditions:
The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met.
The Particulars and Conditions Of Sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version.
The auctioneer reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the Lots, or consolidate the Lots without any notice to any prospective purchaser.

• LSL Online Platform:
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