Description
A Rare Opportunity
REA Dawson are delighted to present to the market by public auction in the Clanard Court Hotel on Wednesday the 9th of December, a superb mid Georgian residence and farm extending to c.79.98 acres (c.32.367 hectares), all contained in a single block.
The property includes a charming three-storey over semi basement Georgian house, approached via a sweeping entrance set back from the public road. A number of traditional stone-built out offices and stables accompany the residence. Providing an excellent opportunity for all types of farming practices and equestrian enterprises.
The holding, currently in grass, is well laid out in large, easily managed fields.
The property will be offered in the following lots:
Lot 1: Residence and outbuildings on c.5.994 acres
Lot 2: Non-residential holding of c.12.205 acres (Lot 1 and 2 Combined) Residence and outbuildings on c. 18.199 acres
Lot 4: Non-residential holding of c.46.815 acres
Lot 5: Non-residential holding of c.14.969 acres
Lot 6: The entire holding of c.79.983acres
Location
The property is conveniently situated just off the R448 (KilcullenCastledermot) Road:
c.1 km from Moone village
c.7 km Baltinglass
c.3 km from Castledermot
c.16 km from Carlow
c.18 km from Athy
c.75 km from Dublin City Centre
c. 10 km M9 motorway at Prumplestown
The lands enjoy excellent road frontage on both sides of the public road with multiple access points.
Castledermot, Athy and Carlow, are thriving market towns in the locality, providing a comprehensive range of local amenities including supermarkets, shops, pubs, restaurants, grain merchants, primary and secondary schools, as well as regular daily bus and train services from Carlow and Athy to Dublin.
The property is very well situated for quality sporting and recreational activities including rugby, GAA,
soccer, swimming and tennis to name a few. For racing enthusiasts, The Curragh, Punchestown and
Naas Racecourses are all within 20 mins driving distance.
The Residence
An elegant mid Georgian three-storey over semi basement country home with distinctive granite features, built in approximately 1790. The residence is constructed of cut granite stone with a rendered exterior beneath a slate roof. The house is currently occupied and whilst in good structural condition it would benefit from internal modernisation.
Accommodation includes
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hallway
Fitted Kitchen
Utility Room
Dairy
Separate wc, whb
Back Hallway
Granite stone stairway to basement
First Floor:
Hallway has original period moulded Georgian ornate plastered ceiling
Drawing Room with marble fireplace
Dining Room with marble fireplace
Bedroom 1 / Study
Family Bathroom (wc, whb, bath, shower hot press, double immersion)
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 (Large Ensuite wc, whb bath) with marble fireplace
Bedroom 3 with cast iron fireplace, whb
Third Floor:
Bedroom 4 with cast iron fireplace
Bedroom 5 with cast iron fireplace
Semi Basement with flag stoned floor:
Office
Old Wine Cellar
Old Kitchen with Open Fireplace draw well now covered in
Old Scullery
Services:
Water supply from private well
Septic tank drainage
ESB
Oil-fired water heating from AGA cooker back boiler from open fireplace
Yard and Stables
Four span round roof hay shed with double lean-to
A range of granite stone built out offices part lofted
Old granite stone built building formally used as residence
Mature gardens to front, pond/fountain, neolithic ring fort, orchard to rear with mature fruit trees
30m timber greenhouse.
Equestrian Facilities
Original granite stone built stables under a slate roof, 16 loose boxes alongside a lunging ring potentially offer immediate operational capability in the heart of Kildare's equestrian countryside
The Lands
Extending to c.79.98 acres (c.32.367 ha) in total, offered in one or more lots, the holding is laid out in a single block on both sides of the public road and subdivided into well-proportioned fields. The lands are mainly in permanent pasture, although much is also suited to tillage and cereal production. The underlying limestone parent material offers excellent potential for equestrian and bloodstock use, with the lands ideally suited to the development of a quality equestrian or stud farm enterprise. The lands also benefit from a gentle gradient towards the River Lerr, providing an excellent source of natural drainage.
Bellevue has a long connection with the horse industry, several winners having been bred and trained on the farm. Situated in the heartland of the irish racehorse breeding region, Bellevue is well equipped with 16 loose boxes, a lunging ring and a large barn. It is close to Punchestown, Naas and the Curragh racecourses. Bellevue for many years hosted the all-ireland Riding Club one-day event competition.
Viewing of the Residence strictly by prior appointment with auctioneer
