Farm with potential near Enniskerry

Co Wicklow: €1.5m-€2.5m: Those after the good life, writes Kate McMorrow might like a small farm near Enniskerry

The opportunity to live The Good Life on a small north Wicklow farm will be a challenge too good to miss for some intrepid (and well-heeled) romantics.

New to the market with Hassett is Onagh Farm, a parcel of land with extensive outbuildings and a house in need of complete restoration.

The location on Annacrevy Road, a few miles from Enniskerry off the road to Glencree, is convenient for village life but beautifully rural.

While the prospect of restoring the house or getting permission to knock and rebuild is a daunting one, this idyllic spot near Onagh Hill combines perfect peace with accessibility to the city.

The property is being offered in two lots at auction on May 19th in the Glen of the Downs Hotel. Guiding €1.5 million, Lot 1 comprises the 150 sq m (1,600 sq ft) house, outbuildings totalling 700 sq m (7,500 sq ft), 2.5 acres of courtyard and 8.5 acres of prime grassland.

There is road frontage, boundaries with Powerscourt Estate and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

Lot 2 is the entire property, which includes Lot 1 plus the remaining 38 acres of grassland, in an elevated position with good road frontage. This carries a guide of €2.65 million.

Buyers with an eye to making a quick profit should be aware that this is an area of great scenic beauty and applications for multiple-unit development are bound to fail.

It would, however, make a fine family home and income for someone interested in equestrian pursuits or small farming.

To access Onagh Farm, take the road to Glencree from Enniskerry, turn left at the first Y junction and continue for half a mile.

The farm is on the left hand side of the road.

Viewing is by appointment with Hassetts.