An 83.5ac parcel of land is on the market at Ballyvarney, Nurney, Co Kildare. The property is located between the villages of Nurney and Kildangan and the land is in a very central location close to Kildare town (8.5km) It benefits from easy accessibility to the M7 and M9 motorways.

The property is generally surrounded by agricultural land in addition to several single one-off houses. It was originally part of the world-renowned Kildangan Stud which is very close to the holding.

The land is accessed via the existing tree-lined avenue.

The entire is in five divisions with natural boundaries and hedgerows throughout and is suitable for any number of uses. The overall soil quality is described as very good, and most of the farm is classified as ‘Fontstown’ series.

In addition to the lands, the owner is also prepared to enter into a seven- to 10-year lease on the balance of the lands extending to just over 72ac which would provide over 155ac all in the one block.

The selling agents Jordan Auctioneers are guiding a figure of €12,000/ac for the entire property which is for sale by private treaty.

Kildangan Stud in Co Kildare extends to almost 1,500ac and includes accommodation for more than 400 horses and a team of 250 employees. It is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai.

Located just outside Kildare town, the stud was bought by the Sheikh in 1986 and has bred winning horses Mark of Esteem, Swain, Cape Cross and Singspiel.

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