A Significant 160‑Acre Irish Landholding With Woodland, Bogland & Scenic Residential Sites

Clontarsna, Castlerea, County Roscommon, Ireland

A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 160 acres of private Irish countryside, combining established forestry, expansive natural landscapes, lake views, existing derelict residences and significant residential potential, subject to planning.

Bríd Rhatigan Estate Agent and Kathleen Walet of KW Properties are delighted to present this exceptional circa 160-acre holding in Clontarsna, Castlerea, County Roscommon — a property of unusual scale and diversity offering a compelling combination of established forestry, extensive bogland and natural landscape, residential opportunities, privacy and long-term investment potential.

Set within a peaceful and secluded rural landscape, the holding presents an opportunity rarely encountered on the Irish property market: a substantial and largely contiguous rural asset bringing together established woodland, extensive open and natural lands, existing residential structures and several identified locations offering potential for future residential use, subject to planning and all relevant statutory requirements.

Key Features & Investment Highlights
• Substantial Circa 160-Acre Holding: An exceptional expanse of private Irish countryside offering space, privacy and natural beauty.
• Established Forestry: Forestry planted circa 2002, incorporating a diverse mix of Sitka Spruce, Norway Spruce, Japanese Larch, Oak and broadleaf/Alder planting.
• Five Identified Residential Sites: Five identified residential locations within the overall holding, including two existing derelict residential properties, with further residential potential subject to planning.
• Two Derelict Residential Properties: Existing structures offering opportunities to explore refurbishment, restoration or redevelopment, subject to planning and statutory requirements.
• Lake Views: One of the derelict residential sites enjoys attractive views towards the adjacent lake, creating the potential for an exceptionally private countryside residence.
• Diverse Natural Landscape: Extensive bogland, woodland, open terrain and established natural habitats create a distinctive rural environment.
• Privacy & Seclusion: A substantial private holding offering exceptional space and a genuine connection with the Irish landscape.

Estate Overview

Established Forestry | Planted Circa 2002
A defining feature of the holding is its established forestry, planted circa 2002 and now approximately 24 years established.

The plantations incorporate a varied selection of species including Sitka Spruce, Norway Spruce, Japanese Larch, Oak and broadleaf/Alder.

The woodland contributes significantly to the character and privacy of the property while also providing an established forestry component with potential long-term timber value, subject to appropriate forestry management, licensing and statutory requirements.
The mature plantations provide a combination of woodland privacy, natural habitat, biodiversity and considerable landscape appeal.
Extensive Bogland & Natural Landscape
Beyond the established woodland, the property extends across extensive areas of bogland and natural countryside.

The combination of woodland, open terrain and traditional Irish bogland creates a distinctive landscape with considerable ecological, recreational and amenity appeal.

The scale of the holding provides a genuine sense of space and seclusion, offering purchasers the opportunity to enjoy a substantial private landscape within the heart of the Irish countryside.

Five Identified Residential Sites
A particularly unusual feature of the holding is the presence of five identified residential sites in total within the overall property.

Two Existing Derelict Residential Properties
Two of the five identified sites comprise existing derelict residential structures.

These properties provide purchasers with the opportunity to explore potential refurbishment, restoration or redevelopment, subject to planning permission, building regulations and all relevant statutory requirements.

The properties may also be capable of qualifying for applicable local authority refurbishment or derelict-property grant schemes, subject entirely to the individual properties satisfying the relevant criteria and all necessary approvals being obtained.

Scenic Lake Setting
One of the two derelict residential sites enjoys beautiful views towards the lake, adding a particularly attractive dimension to the holding.

Subject to planning, this location could provide the opportunity to create an exceptionally private countryside residence in a scenic waterside setting.

Three Additional Identified Sites
The remaining three of the five identified residential sites provide further potential locations for future residential use, subject to planning permission and all relevant statutory requirements.

Prospective purchasers should make their own independent enquiries regarding planning, access, services and the future potential of each individual site.

A Property of Multiple Dimensions
The appeal of Clontarsna lies in the combination of its different elements.

This is simultaneously a substantial private landholding, an established forestry asset, a natural landscape property and a holding with residential potential.

For the Investor
The established forestry provides an additional long-term investment component, with the plantations offering potential timber value subject to forestry management and applicable regulations.

For the Landowner
The scale and privacy of the holding make it an attractive proposition for an existing landowner seeking to acquire a substantial additional rural holding.
For the International Buyer

For an international purchaser, Clontarsna offers the rare opportunity to acquire a significant piece of the Irish countryside incorporating established woodland, extensive natural landscapes, lake views, existing residential structures and several identified residential opportunities.

For the Private Sanctuary Seeker
The property offers an extraordinary level of space and seclusion, providing the opportunity to create a private countryside retreat surrounded by woodland, open landscape and natural habitat.

Location – County Roscommon, Ireland
Located in the Castlerea area of County Roscommon, Clontarsna is set within a peaceful rural landscape characterised by rolling countryside, lakes, woodland and traditional Irish scenery.

Castlerea provides a range of local services and amenities, while the wider region offers numerous opportunities to enjoy the Irish countryside, including walking, fishing, equestrian pursuits and other outdoor activities.

The property’s location combines the privacy and tranquillity of a substantial rural holding with access to established regional towns and transport connections.
For international purchasers, County Roscommon offers an authentic experience of rural Ireland, away from the pressures of larger urban centres while remaining accessible to the wider Midlands and western regions.

A Rare Irish Landholding
Landholdings of this scale are increasingly difficult to acquire, particularly where established forestry, extensive natural landscapes, existing residential structures, lake views and residential potential are brought together within a single holding.

The opportunity to acquire approximately 160 acres, incorporating forestry planted circa 2002, extensive bogland, five identified residential sites, two existing derelict residential properties and attractive lake views, represents a genuinely distinctive proposition within the Irish property market.

Clontarsna offers the purchaser the opportunity to acquire not simply land, but a substantial and highly individual rural holding with multiple dimensions and considerable scope for future enhancement.

It is a property suited to a range of purchasers, from private individuals and landowners to forestry investors and international buyers seeking a substantial and distinctive holding in Ireland.

Further particulars, mapping and forestry information are available from the selling agents.

Disclaimer: All references to residential potential, redevelopment, refurbishment, future residential use and potential grant assistance are subject to planning permission, statutory requirements and the criteria of any applicable grant scheme. No representation is made that planning permission or grant assistance will be obtained. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves fully in relation to planning, access, services, forestry, taxation and all other matters relevant to the property.

Selling Agents & Contact Details

Primary Contact
Bríd Rhatigan | Bríd Rhatigan Estate Agent
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Co-Selling Agent
Kathleen Walet | KW Properties
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