€4.7M guide on Curragh equine holding for auction in October

A modern equine facility on a large land bank close to The Curragh will be up for grabs at public auction in early October, writes Tommy Moyles.

Tommy Moyles

11 September 2024

€4.7M guide on Curragh equine holding for auction in October

The modern equine yard contains 46 loose boxes, a pair of lunging rings and a horse walker among its array of buildings.

An outstanding stud farm in the heart of thoroughbred country is heading for public auction at the beginning of October. Maynooth based, Coonan Property and Raymond Potterton are the joint agents for one of the largest stud farms to come on the market in the area in recent times.

An outstanding stud farm in the heart of thoroughbred country is heading for public auction at the beginning of October.

Maynooth based, Coonan Property and Raymond Potterton are the joint agents for one of the largest stud farms to come on the market in the area in recent times.

This property was for sale earlier in the summer. At that time, the guide price was €5.75m

Situated at Rathbride, The Curragh, Co Kildare, it extends to approximately 206ac and is in an excellent location just off the Curragh Plains with stunning views over the surrounding countryside onwards to the Dublin Mountains.

The main yard is located close to the entrance and contains two separate American Barns, a six-bay L-shaped hay shed, two lunging rings, a horse walker, loading bay and a staff carpark.

Both barns are of similar steel framed construction and benefit from natural light and ventilation.

The first barn is built as a H block and provides 38 loose boxes with a mare inspection room, storage room, staff canteen and WC accommodated in the central block. A further eight loose boxes are in the second barn.

Paddocks

Immediately behind the first yard lies three turn out paddocks that are all keep safe railed with fibre and woodchip laid over a tarmac base.

There are five more small convenient paddocks close to and surrounding the yard.

Towards the centre of the farm there is a smaller, multi-purpose yard which contains a four-bay shed. Complementing the mainway yard, it is ideal for use as an isolation block.

Along with top of the range equine facilities and accommodation, there is a fully refurbished and modern three-bedroom single-storey cottage located close to the entrance of the stud.

The lands themselves have a south easterly aspect. Of the highest quality, they have been reseeded recently

The land is served by a 6 metre wide roadway throughout.

There are 19 stud railed paddocks, all of which are served by 6-metre-wide gravel roads. These give excellent access, running from the very front of the farm to the rear.

All water is supplied from the farm’s own well. Also included in the property is a 9.5ac area of forestry. This is located on the northeastern boundary of the property.

Access is via a quiet road just off the R415, Kildare to Milltown Road, near the Rathbride Junction. The M7 motorway is a 10-minute drive.

The auction takes place at 3pm on Wednesday, 2 October in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co Kildare. Offers in excess of €4.7m are expected for this equine property.