Friarstown

Features

• For Sale By Public Auction - 8th November 2023
• A superb parcel of land extending to c. 250 Acres
• For sale in Lots or the Entire
• Excellent training facilities
• Extensive road frontage
• The land is a mixture of grassland and tillage
• Two training yards both with residences
• 7ft sand and fibre gallop behind the main yard

For Sale by Public Auction (unless previously sold) on Wednesday 8th November at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare at 3pm.

A truly unique opportunity to purchase a substantial holding extending to c.250 acres.

Kildare Town 5km – M7 6km – Newbridge 7km – Naas / N7 24km – Kilcullen / M9 14km – Dublin City 57km – Dublin Airport 64km

Description

A superb parcel of land extending to c.250 acres with excellent training facilities and in a wonderful location being just off the Curragh Plains and a mere 5 minute drive from the M7. The property is accessed off the L3003 and enjoys extensive road frontage with numerous access points. The land is a mixture of grassland (c.189 acres), tillage (c.61 acres) and is laid out in 13 easy manageable divisions with the benefit of hedges & ditches to most of the holding along with well fenced internal divisions. Currently there are two training yards on the property both with residences. In addition there is a 7f sand & fibre gallop positioned behind the main yard.

Location

In an outstanding location positioned within the heart of the equestrian county of Kildare.

Amenities

The farm is situated within the bloodstock capital of Ireland with three racecourses to boast including being adjacent to the home of the Irish classics at The Curragh along with the host of the Irish National Hunt festival at Punchestown. Naas racecourse is also very convenient and is an excellent Gr.1 track. There is an abundance of golf courses nearby with The Curragh, Cill Dara, Rathsallagh and the championship course at the K Club all very accessible. Fishing is provided by the River Liffey while hunting can be found with either the Kildare’s or the South County’s. Kildare Town is home to the Kildare Village outlet centre, the Irish National Stud which includes the famous Japanese Gardens and there are numerous notable pubs and restaurants within the town to enjoy. Kildare has excellent primary & secondary schools, numerous supermarkets and an excellent train service within walking distance of the town centre. 

Lot 1 – Friarstown Stables on c.89.42 acres (c.36.19 ha)

A superb parcel of land extending to c.89.42 acres in a wonderful location just off The Curragh and a mere 5 minute drive from the M7.

The lands are laid out in four divisions and are all in grass. Approached via electric gates, the property has road frontage onto the L3003 and the Newtown Road (which is a secondary road off the R415) and has the benefit of three access points. In total there are 13 boxes, 3 span haybarn with leanto off and a 2 span haybarn with associated outbuildings. Tack room, feed room, lunging ring, 4 bay horse walker and loading bay. Dormer residence extending to c.130 sq. m. BER E2. Pump house and extensive parking facilities.

Lot 2 – Friarstown Stables on c.73 acres (c.29.53 ha)

The lands are laid out in five divisions, all in grass. Approached via electric gates, the property has road frontage onto the L3003 and the Newtown Road (which is a secondary road off the R415) and has the benefit of three access points. In total there are 60 boxes – the main yard contains 50 boxes with a lofted area over one block. Lunging ring, 8 bay horse walker and loading bay. Tack room, feed room and outside toilet. Muck heap, wash bay area, pump house and excellent parking facilities.  Behind the main yard is a 7f triangular sand and fibre gallop in current use. Single storey residence extending to c.60.37 sq. m. BER rating – F There are an additional 10 boxes adjacent to the residence.
Numerous storage facilities including a 5 span haybarn, 3 span haybarn 2 span haybarn with adjacent machinery storage shed.

Lot 3: Lands c.37.36 acres (c.15.12 ha)

An excellent parcel of land extending to c.37.36 acres (c.15.12 ha) suitable for a variety of agricultural uses, in a wonderful location, just off The Curragh and a mere 5 minute drive from the M7.
The lands are laid out in four divisions in a mixture of grass and tillage and frontage onto the L3003 with gated access.

Lot 4 – Lands c.49.91 acres (c.20.20 ha)

An excellent parcel of land extending to c.49.91 acres (c.20.20 ha) and suitable to a variety of a agricultural uses, just off The Curragh and a mere 5 minute drive from the M7.

The lands are laid out in two divisions with a mixture of grass and tillage and frontage onto the L3003 with gated access.

Lot 5 – c.250 acres (The Entire)

A superb parcel of land extending to c.250 acres with excellent training facilities and in a wonderful location being just off the Curragh Plains and a mere 5 minute drive from the M7. The property is accessed off the L3003 and enjoys extensive road frontage with numerous access points. The land is a mixture of grassland (c.189 acres), tillage (c.61 acres) and is laid out in 13 easy manageable divisions with the benefit of hedges & ditches to most of the holding along with well fenced internal divisions. Currently there are two training yards on the property both with residences. In addition there is a 7f sand & fibre gallop positioned behind the main yard.

DIRECTIONS

From Dublin via the M7/N7. Take exit 12 for Newbridge and The Curragh Racecourse. Proceed for c.2.8km passed The Curragh racecourse and take right turn (over bridge) signposted for Rathangan. Proceed for 1.5km to the Rathbride Cross roads. Turn right and then immediately left and the property is further along on your righthand side.

Title – Freehold

Joint Agent – Andrew Nolan, Goffs Goffs Country Property Consultants Ltd, Kildare Paddocks, Kill, Co. Kildare

Solicitor with carriage of sale – Ms. Sharon Murphy, Gouldsbury House, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.  00353 45 431334

Viewing – Strictly by prior arrangement with the selling agents.