KNOCKMORE ROAD AND BALLINLEA ROAD,, STRANOCUM , BALLYMONEY , CO ANTRIM, BT53

Features

• Attractive walled in front garden, laid in lawns 
• Oil fired central heating installed 
• Most attractive scenic location, enhanced by the ‘Doogery Burn’, flowing along the edge of the main entrance 
• Located adjoining the popular ‘Gracehill Golf Club’ 

Description

KNOCKMORE ROAD AND BALLINLEA ROAD,
STRANOCUM BALLYMONEY CO ANTRIM
 

AN OUTSTANDING 144 ACRE DAIRY FARM
WITH MODERN DAIRY UNIT, INCLUDING SUPERB RANGE OF
FARM BUILDINGS, OF RECENT CONSTRUCTION,
SUBSTANTIAL FIVE BEDROOM BUNGALOW,
ALSO SEPARATE RESIDENCE REQUIRING RENOVATION
 

For Sale by Private Treaty
On the Instructions of Mr John Mc Elheran

This outstanding dairy farm extending to 144 acres, or thereabouts statute measure, is without doubt one of the finest up-to-date dairy farms to come on the market in this excellent farming district of North Antrim, well located about 7 miles from Ballymoney, 8 miles from the Causeway Coastal area and adjoining Gracehill Golf Club.   The modern bungalow residence (circa 2, 200 sq ft) with main range of outbuildings and dairy unit, set well back from the dwelling house, is approached by a wide tarmac entrance off the Knockmore Road and enjoys a pleasant elevated site in a most attractive setting.   

Modern bungalow residence No 56 Knockmore Road (circa 2, 200 sq ft)

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance porch: with hardwood screen, wide hallway

Lounge: (17’0 x 12’0) with feature fireplace

Dining room: (14’0 x 11’0)

Living room: (17’0 x 13’0) with fireplace

Utility room: (17’0 x 8’0) plumbed for washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer space, tiled floor

Boiler room:  housing central heating boiler and rear entrance porch, all with tiled flooring

Bedroom (1) - (13’0 x 11’0)

Bedroom (2) - (13’0 x 12’6)

Bedroom (3) - (12’6 x 11’4)

Bedroom (4) - (12’6 x 12’0)

Bathroom :( 11’0 x 10’0) with turquoise suite, half tiled walls, shower over bath, separate w.c.

Special Features

Attractive walled in front garden, laid in lawns

Oil fired central heating installed

Most attractive scenic location, enhanced by the ‘Doogery Burn’, flowing along the edge of the main entrance

Located adjoining the popular ‘Gracehill Golf Club’

OUTBUILDINGS

The main dairy unit lies well behind the farm residence with spacious concrete yards,

De Laval 16/32 milking parlour (installed 2003) with keypad operated in-parlour feeders, stainless steel mangers, milk meters, auto cluster removers and parlour washer, 6000 litre dari-kool tank

Permastore 570, 000 gall. slurry store (erected 2007) with Milbury aeration system

Modern cow shed (150’0 x 65’0) (erected 2006), with 140 cubicles and auto scraper under slats, reception tank with dirty water section and feed troughs

Cubicle house (127 cubicles) with auto scraper

Shed with calving pens, bull pen, calf rearing house

General purpose stores
 

Extensive open clamp silo
 

Machinery stores
 

Boythorp 60 ton grain store

Two 10 ton meal bins
 

Traditional steading
 

Garage and loosebox

A separate yard located nearby, on the Ballinlea Road, comprises

Extensive range of farm buildings for dry cows and younger stock, with good slatted accommodation (100 cubicles)

Covered silo
 

Spacious handling pens

Crush
 

Dipper and foot bath

1 ½ STOREY COTTAGE, 147 BALLINLEA ROAD

The one and a half storey cottage with barn occupies a most attractive mature spacious site with good frontage and direct access from the Ballinlea Road and enjoys delightful open views across unspoilt countryside. 

The property requires renovation and refurbishment, or alternatively, would provide an ideal site for replacement dwelling, (subject to necessary planning consent).

Accommodation:  Sitting room, Dining room, 3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen/ Utility, Pantry.   Outside: Barn (50’0 x18’6) with loft over.

LANDS

The lands which are all arable are at present well sown out to grass, well laid out in good sized fields, easily managed with access from quiet country roads or wide laneways running through the farm, water supply either from mains or running stream.  Additional lands rented in conacre by the vendor may be available by negotiation.

GUIDE PRICE:  Offers invited in the region of £2.5 million, separate offers will be considered for the cottage No 147 Ballinlea Road

POSSESSION: On completion of purchase

VIEWING:  Solely by arrangement with the agents Tel:  028 2766 2214.
(NO SUNDAY VIEWING)

FOR DETAILS OF TITLE etc Contact the Vendor’s solicitor: Messrs Greer Hamilton & Gailey Inc Murphy Carey, Solicitors, High Street Ballymoney.            

SINGLE FARM PAYMENT:  A substantial Single Farm Payment of approximately £35, 000 is available if required

MILK QUOTA: Purchasers have the option of acquiring approximately 1 million litres of milk quota if required

REMARKS: This sale affords a rare opportunity to acquire a superior all-round dairy farm, in one of the best farming districts in North Antrim and inspection is thoroughly recommended. 

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