Dollanstown Stud and Estate, Kilcock, Co. Meath, W23 XY6K

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Exceptional estate with a quality stud farm in a prime location Read the feature on Dollanstown in Social and Personal Magazine here - Escape to the Country HISTORY Dollanstown was owned by the Hamilton Smythe family in the nineteenth century and for generations before. They are believed to have constructed the present house. The estate was taken over by the renowned horse trainer, Peter Purcell Gilpin, who established a stud at Dollanstown to run in conjunction with his stud at Newmarket. He sent out many notable winners, including two Derby winners and the mare, Pretty Polly, winner of 22 races. In 1939, following the death of Mr Gilpin, his widow leased Dollanstown to Mr J A Dewar, nephew of Lord Dewar, with an option to purchase the estate upon her death. Mrs Gilpin died in 1948 and Dewar availed of the option, subsequently adding a further 76 acres. Mr Jack Olding purchased the estate in 1954, following Mr Dewar's death and after two years, sold it to Dr and Mme Plesch who added a further 100 acres to the estate to comprise a total of about 500 acres. Dr Plesch was a Doctor of Law, entrepreneur and horticulturalist, while his Austrian-born wife had a life-long affinity with horses. A total of 38 mares, fillies and yearlings were quickly acquired at public auction and privately to increase the broodmare band at Dollanstown. The couple bred many notable winners at Dollanstown, including the Derby winner from 1961, Psidium. Arguably the greatest horse owned by Dr and Mme Plesch was Sassafras, whose career highlight was success in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The death of Dr Plesch in 1974 led to a dispersal sale in 1975. The estate had a number of Irish owners before it was purchased by the present owners in 1982. The adjoining farm at Ferrestown was purchased in 1992. The present owners created a International-standard event course. DESCRIPTION Dollanstown Stud & Estate is an equestrian, agricultural and residential estate extending to about 284 acres (115 hectares) in total. It is situated in an area of Ireland which is famed worldwide for its equestrianism and combined with its excellent facilities, places Dollanstown in the premier league of country estates and stud farms in the country. The estate comprises a wide range of assets including a fully modernised country house at its core. The house is set within formal grounds and includes well-balanced and beautifully proportioned accommodation. Dollanstown includes an additional 6 residential properties which are of traditional construction and design. They provide employee accommodation and offer the potential for holiday cottages or longer term letting properties. The estate has immaculate formal gardens, a beautiful walled garden, parkland and wooded policies. The equestrianism at Dollanstown is the key feature with 71 stables spread over five yards, an all-weather gallop, two outdoor arenas, an indoor arena, a horse walker and an event course. A livestock-rearing enterprise is presently run in-hand at Dollanstown with farm buildings. A particular advantage of the estate is the extent and quality of the farmland which lies in a contiguous block and has good access via the public roads and a network of internal roads and tracks. The estate is partially enclosed by a traditional stone wall. While the house is within commuting distance of Dublin city centre and is just 23 kilometres from the M50 Dublin bypass, it occupies a private situation with no evidence of suburbia from the estate. The house and main yard are conveniently situated at the core of the estate. BER 1. Newtown Yard Lodge, BER No 111191458, BER D1 2. Gate Lodge Dollanstown, BER No 111191565, BER G

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7-bedroom period house with wing
Formal gardens, railed parkland
6 Further estate houses
71 Stables and all weather gallop
2 Outdoor and 1 indoor riding arenas
Top quality limestone grassland
About 115 hectares/284 acres

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Exempt

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Pat O'Hagan

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