Rathshillane, Tacumshane, Rosslare, Co. Wexford – Auction Report
SOLD JUNE 2023 – Unique Historic Tower & Partially Built Modern Residence & One Bedroom Residence With Spectacular Lake Views On C. 54 Acres For Sale By Online Auction On Wednesday 28th June At 2pm (In 4 Lots)
Today’s third and final auction saw a most unique property in South Co. Wexford come to the market. Property advisor Jack Quinn described it as “a truly remarkable property offering a rare opportunity to acquire a valuable holding with a historic tower dating back to the 16th century.” Regarding the land, Jack added that “it is of excellent quality with the majority currently in tillage with a smaller portion in grass”.
The property was offered in the following Lots:
Lot 1: C. 10.358 Acres With Road Frontage & Currently In Tillage With Site Potential Subject To Planning Permission
Lot 2: C. 18.670 Acres In Tillage & Grass
Lot 3: C. 17.789 Acres In Tillage
Lot 4: C. 7.808 Acres With Tower & Partially Built Residence & One Bedroom Residence Overlooking Lady’s Island Lake
Lots 1-3 were guided at €12,000 per acre while Lot 4 was guided at €250,000. Auctioneer David Quinn said that there was more than
The auction began with an opening offer of €70,000 for Lot 1. Lot 1 continued as far as €150,000 in the first round of bidding. However, with no further offers on the day Lot 1 was withdrawn.
Lot 2 opened at €140,000 and with brisk bidding it moved past €200,000 with ease. Bidding continued as far as €290,000 in the initial round of bidding. After taking client instructions, Lot 2 was placed “on the market” and further bids were invited. One additional bid was enough to secure the property at a price of €300,000 or approx. €16,100 per acre.
Lot 3 commenced at €140,000 and swiftly moved beyond €200,000. Following four further bids, the property was put on the market at €240,000. There were no further bids for this Lot and the hammer fell at €240,000 or approx. €13,600 per acre.
Lot 4 was described as “the jewel in the crown” of the holding by the auctioneer and bidding for this Lot started at €120,000. However, with bidding exhausted at €160,000 the property was withdrawn as it failed to meet its reserve price.
Speaking immediately after the auction, David Quinn said that “strong results were secured for Lot 2 and 3 and we look forward to further negotiations on Lots 1 and 4”.
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