Herbage Stud, Tierernan
Sold
Stud Farm
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Laois, Ballickmoyler
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Description
HERBAGE STUD
TIERERNAN, BALLICKMOYLER, CO. LAOIS
On 125 Acres (50.58 hectares)
A superb residential stud farm on the Laois/Carlow/Kildare border
Suitable for all types of farming
For Sale by Public Auction
Monday 10th October 2011
@ 3pm in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
(unless previously sold)
LOCATION
Herbage Stud is situated in Ballickmoyler on the Laois/Carlow/Kildare border approximately 6 miles from Carlow and AThy respectively. The smaller villages of Killeen, Ballylinan & Arles are all within a short distance of the property.
The M9 motorway can be accessed in either Carlow or Athy with the closest M7 interchange available in Portlaoise (circa 20 mins).
Herbage Stud occupies a magnificent setting an dis surrounded by agricultural land and approached via a private tarmacadam avenue with electric gates. The property has been in the same family ownership for more than 100 years and has been maintained and improved throughout that period to the highest standard.
Amongst the many winners bred or raised at Herbage Stud over the last few years included the following Black Type horses: Alinga, Colourfast, Indaba, Fifth Commandment, Ezalli, Zacynthus, and the Group 2 second and multiple Listed winner Ezima. Spirit Danone, now a 2 year old is campaigning at Group level in Germany, whilst Memen is on the Group trail in the U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a residential farm with ancillary outbuildings on circa 125 acres with 23 boxes, 2 automatic horse walkers, 18 paddocks all in permanent pasture and 10 small sales prep paddocks. Approximately 2/3 of the farm has post and rail fencing and excellent shelter with an internal road system, electric fencing and piped water to all divisions.
Residence
There is a charming two storey thatched residence of circa 297 sq. m. (3,200 sq. ft.). The entire is an original farmhouse which has been tastefully extended and renovated comprising hall, dining room, living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 2. Upstairs there are also 2 bedrooms both ensuite.
The property has a warm traditional country farmhouse feel with the added benefit of a modernised interior.
There is an adjoining stud office of circa 93 sq. m. (1,000 sq. ft.) which would be suitable for staff accommodation and currently comprises store, bathroom, office / canteen and upstairs office.
Yard
In the yard there are 23 boxes, 2 all weather turn out paddocks, 4 span hay shed and 4 lean-too’s with concrete base, dung stead, veterinary inspection box and lunging ring.
Lands
The land is classified under the ‘Knockbeg Series’ and the ‘Howardstown Series’ which is good limestone land suitable for arable or grazing use. The entire is in approximately 18 divisions partly stud railed with internal road network. There is water to all the various divisions plus ten small sales prep / mare and foal paddocks.
Herbage Stud is a fine working farm set amongst some of the best lands in the midlands. The entire is currently being operated as a stud farm but is suitable for a wide range of agricultural enterprises.
IDEAL PROEPRTY FOR BREEDING, SALES PREP OR OTHER EQUESTRIAN USES
Gude €10,000 per acre
TITLE
Freehold
SOLICITOR
Bolger White Egan Flanagan, Portlaoise, Co. laois.
SERVICES
Private well, septic tank, ESB, telephone, alarm, electric gates.
AMENITIES
Primary Schools: Killeen, Arles, Ballylinan, Carlow Secondary Schools: Knockbeg, Carlow, Kilkenny College, St. Leo’s.
Racing: Curragh, Gowran Park, Punchestown & Naas.
Sports: GAA, rugby, soccer, tennis & golf.
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Laois |
CITY/TOWN
Ballickmoyler |
ADDRESS
Herbage Stud, Tierernan |