Extensive Dairy Farm For Sale in Co. Wicklow

Key Features
– 18th Century house occupying a private position with 3 principal reception rooms, 6 bedrooms
– Gate Lodge (3 bedrooms)
– Productive land in a contiguous block
– Excellent access network
– Formal gardens, walled garden, tree-lined avenue
– 21-unit herringbone parlour and over 280 cubicles
– About 211 acres tillage/ploughable pasture and 25 acres woods
– Entitlements to the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) Scheme

The Farm
Oatlands Farm is a notable agricultural holding extending to about 268 acres (108 hectares) in a single, contiguous block of productive grassland. Situated in a peaceful rural setting near Glenealy in County Wicklow, the farm enjoys excellent accessibility, with the M11 bordering the farm and Dublin International Airport approximately 63 kilometres distant.

The farm includes a traditional 18th Century residence and an attractive gate lodge, both offering considerable potential. Set within mature surroundings, these buildings present an excellent opportunity to establish a charming and characterful residential core at the heart of the holding.

A key component of Oatlands is its well-developed dairy infrastructure. The farm is equipped with a modern dairy complex, which includes a 21-unit herringbone milking parlour, cubicle housing for the dairy herd, slurry storage, and silage pits.

The land is currently laid out in grass and supports a functioning dairy operation. The farm is currently vacant with the dairy herd sold earlier in 2025. Typically, two to three cuts of silage are taken annually, with other fieldwork, such as slurry spreading and reseeding, contracted out.

Oatlands benefits from excellent access and infrastructure, including a network of internal farm roadways, good fencing, and a reliable piped water supply. The land is of good quality and suited to both grazing and silage production, with a portion adaptable for tillage.

In addition to the main dairy enterprise, traditional stone outbuildings and a derelict cottage offers further development potential, either for residential use (subject to necessary consents) or for agricultural support.

Oatlands Farm offers a rare opportunity to acquire a compact yet highly productive dairy unit in the heart of County Wicklow, with strong underlying residential and amenity potential.

Local Information
Oatlands Farm is situated in the peaceful and idyllic, leafy setting of County Wicklow. County Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, offers unspoilt countryside with mountains, upland lakes, steep- sided glacial valleys, forests, and farmland, together with a wonderful coastline and sandy beaches.

Oatlands Farm is conveniently located between the County town of Wicklow (7 km) and the market town of Rathdrum (9 km). Both towns provide a range of amenities, including supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, professional services, and retail stores. Wicklow Town is positioned on the coast and includes an active harbour as well as multiple boating and fishing opportunities.

The farm benefits from an excellent transportation system located just 2 kilometres from the M11 motorway, which connects Dublin to Wexford. Dublin’s International Airport is 63 kilometres to the north, while Dublin Port is 54 kilometres distant with regular sailings to the UK and Europe. There are railway stations in both Rathdrum and Wicklow Town, with regular services to Dublin City.

There is a diverse range of recreational activities in County Wicklow, including superb links and parkland golf courses, an abundance of field and water sports, and many designated walking routes along the famous Wicklow Way, which takes in the most stunning scenery. Kilnamanagh More Wood (2 km) is a spectacular spot for walking and hacking. The magnificent National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh are situated just 2 kilometres from the property and are particularly famous for their conifer and rhododendron collections.

The glorious golden beaches of the East Coast, in addition to fishing harbours and opportunities for boating and sailing, are all within a short drive. For the equestrian enthusiast, there is a range of sporting activities with various show jumping venues, cross-country pursuits, polo and pony clubs in the surrounding area. Local hunts include the Wicklow Hunt, East Wicklow Harriers and Bray Hunt, which meet weekly during the season. There are also driven pheasant shoots in the nearby area.

The land is situated in an area which is renowned for its productive farmland and, as such, it is well served by grain merchants, agricultural machinery suppliers and livestock marts.

There is a great selection of both primary and secondary schools serving the local area.