Wednesday 29 June 2016

Press Release - Longstone Stud on 52 Acres Cullen Co Tipperary



By directions of J A C & Lady Avena Edwards Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents and Richard Ryan of GVM Auctioneers are offering on the market Longstone Stud, Cullen, Co. Tipperary.  This spectacular property which has a charming residence with 52 acres of top class Golden Vale lands is situated in the heart of “Scarteen Hunt” country.

The property is just outside the Village of Cullen 4km off the Limerick/Tipperary Road N24, 10 minutes from Limerick Junction, 20  minutes Limerick City and 40 minutes Shannon Airport and 1 hour Cork Airport.

The detached two storey period residence is a very comfortable and much loved family home (c.3,920 sq.ft.), has been totally refurbished and extended to offer spacious accommodation which includes drawing room, diningroom, superb kitchen/living/dining with 4 oven Aga cooker, 5 bedrooms (3 ensuite), office, back kitchen, utility and study.

The gardens are mainly in lawn with south facing panoramic views over Scarteen Country and the Galtee Mountains.

The yard includes 13 loose boxes, haybarns, 4 unit walker, all weather sand arena, tack and feed room and 1.6 furlong all weather sand gallop.

In addition there are also options for 4, 5 and 6 furlong grass gallops with challenging uphill terrain. 

This proven training grounds having produced Supreme Glory who went on to win the Scottish National and finished second in the English Grand National.

The lands which are all in permanent pasture have extensive road frontage and are laid out in 7 paddocks, good dry ground with excellent shelter and renowned for their fattening qualities.

It is located in top class hunting country and the heart of Black and Tans, whilst Tipperarys, Limericks and Duhallows are all an hours drive.

Racing is convenient in Limerick, Tipperary and Clonmel.

Golf in Ballykisteen, Limerick and Adare Manor.

Good fishing on the River Suir, Mulkear and the Blackwater.

A most desirable property ideally suitable for training, sales prep, sport horse enthusiast, showjumping and eventing or breeding.

The property is being handled by Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents and Richard Ryan of GVM Auctioneers who are inviting offers in excess of €1.1m


Monday 27 June 2016

*SOLD* Press Release - Period Residence Kildangan


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are delighted to bring for sale Riverstown House, a Period Residence close to Monasterevin and Kildangan, Co.Kildare on c.52 acres.

The entire is in a good location close to the Village of Kildangan (3km), Monasterevin (8km) and the M7 Motorway.  The property is to be offered for sale in lots:

Lot 1 comprises the Period Residence and yard on c.33 acres with frontage to the River Barrow. The residence dates to c.1750 – 1800 and extends to approximately 451 sq.m (4,854 sq.ft) and although requiring complete renovation it offers considerable potential to a future purchaser. Adjacent to the residence is a farmyard with a number of agricultural sheds, walled garden and stone outbuildings. The land is all in permanent pasture, laid out in four divisions with an abundance of mature timber and good shelter. The guide price for this lot is €350,000.

Lot 2 is located directly across the road from the above and extends to c. 19 acres, laid out in 5 divisions, all in permanent pasture with extensive road frontage and good shelter. The lands would be ideal for the construction of a residence subject to obtaining the usual Planning Permission. The guide price for this lot is €180,000.

Lot 3 will comprise the entire of the holding.

The property is to be auctioned on Friday the 22nd July in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge at 3pm. For additional information contact Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh on 045 – 433550.


*SOLD* Press Release - Period Residence Kildangan


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are delighted to bring for sale Riverstown House, a Period Residence close to Monasterevin and Kildangan, Co.Kildare on c.52 acres.

The entire is in a good location close to the Village of Kildangan (3km), Monasterevin (8km) and the M7 Motorway.  The property is to be offered for sale in lots:

Lot 1 comprises the Period Residence and yard on c.33 acres with frontage to the River Barrow. The residence dates to c.1750 – 1800 and extends to approximately 451 sq.m (4,854 sq.ft) and although requiring complete renovation it offers considerable potential to a future purchaser. Adjacent to the residence is a farmyard with a number of agricultural sheds, walled garden and stone outbuildings. The land is all in permanent pasture, laid out in four divisions with an abundance of mature timber and good shelter. The guide price for this lot is €350,000.

Lot 2 is located directly across the road from the above and extends to c. 19 acres, laid out in 5 divisions, all in permanent pasture with extensive road frontage and good shelter. The lands would be ideal for the construction of a residence subject to obtaining the usual Planning Permission. The guide price for this lot is €180,000.

Lot 3 will comprise the entire of the holding.

The property is to be auctioned on Friday the 22nd July in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge at 3pm. For additional information contact Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh on 045 – 433550.


Friday 24 June 2016

Press Release - Post Auction Haggard Carbury


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge successfully sold Haggard, Carbury, Co.Kildare on c.286 acres on Thursday last by Public Auction.

Before an attendance of about 25 people the property opened with an initial bid of €1.4m with 3 various bidders up to €2,150,000 at which stage the entire was place on the market and as no further bids were received the hammer was knocked down to an undisclosed purchaser.

The farm was superbly located close to the M4 Motorway at Enfield (Junction 9) with Edenderry 6km, Naas 30km and Dublin City 50km. It comprised a Period house, Steward’s house, walled garden and yards on some of the best land in County Kildare all in one large block with extensive road frontage and several access points.

The sale had generated extensive interest throughout the marketing period with in excess of 50 viewers and the owners were delighted with the result achieved on the day.


Thursday 23 June 2016

Press Release - Post Auction Lands at Kinneagh & Castlemartin


Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents disposed of a lovely parcel of land on the River Liffey between Kilcullen and Newbridge. 

The lands at Kinneagh and Castlemartin are separated from the Castlemartin Stud Estate by the M9 Motorway and have extensive frontage on the River Liffey.  Just 1½ miles from the Curragh the lands are all in permanent pasture with some mature timber, 3 span hay-shed with lean-to.

The bidding opened at €600,000 and continued up to €720,000 at which stage it was withdrawn.

There were 2 bidders a local agent and a landholder in the area.


After negotiations with the highest bidder failed to get a result, the Agent consulted the underbidder and after continued negotiation the property was sold for a much higher figure.  Although disappointed there wasn’t more interest Jordan was satisfied with the end result which followed on from the successful sale of 105 Acres at Calverstown Little the previous week.



Thursday 16 June 2016

Press Release - Post Auction - 105 Acres Calverstown Little, Calverstown, Co. Kildare


At an auction held by Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents on Wednesday 15th June Paddy Jordan offered 105 acres at Calverstown Little which is a top quality grazing farm with 18 acres of forestry.

The bidding opened at €750,000 and went up to €960,000.  There were 3 bidders and the bidding was quite active.  At that stage Paddy Jordan consulted with the vendors and decided to try it again and eventually withdrew the property at €960,000.  After protracted negotiations a deal was concluded for a higher figure. 

The purchaser was a farmer in the general area.

Commenting on the sale Jordan said that it is one of the best fattening farms in the area and had extensive road frontage and had been well managed by the owner and was in good heart.


**SOLD** Press Release - Renville House, Oranmore on 135 Acres overlooking Galway Bay *Auction*


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are delighted to bring to the market a magnificent country estate overlooking Galway Bay on the outskirts of Oranmore. Renville House (formally known as Renville Lodge) is owned by the Lydon family who have been in occupation of the property since the 1960’s.

The property is situated in an excellent location approximately 10 minutes drive from Galway city (7km), home of the University and GMIT, at the crossroads to all major driving routes including Galway, Sligo, Dublin, Shannon and Limerick. Shannon airport is circa 1hr with Oranmore Railway Station which was reopened in 2013 providing connections to a range of destinations.

Overall this is a splendid property on a unique setting on circa 54.71 hectares (135 acres) of some of the best limestone land in the County it is all in one block with good sized divisions and extensive road frontage on two roads.   The various fields are divided by the traditional stone walls, typical of the area, which help to create a wonderful charm and sense of times gone by.  Approached via a winding avenue approximately ½ mile from the road the house is positioned on a spectacular elevated setting with farmyard to the rear, Coach House and a derelict Herd’s Cottage.

Renville House 388 sq.m (4,176 sq.ft) with a south westerly aspect was constructed in c.1820 and comprises an extensive two storey house. There are many traditional features remaining including timber windows with shutters, marble fireplaces and plaster work. Overall while the house would benefit from some modernisation there is an elegance and charm that is immediately appealing.   The property backs on to the spectacular Galway Bay with over 800 meters (2600 ft) sea frontage.

Outside there is a range of gardens with some mature timber and the vista over the front paddocks providing a splendid uninterrupted view of the Estate. The Coach house is located behind the main residence and it is a traditional limestone building converted into living accommodation making it ideal for guests or staff. It comprises a kitchen, living room, bathroom & 2 bedrooms (1 en suite).

The yard is located to the rear of the main residence and coach house and comprises a number of traditional farm buildings including a lovely two storey limestone building which could convert to a guest cottage in addition to:

·         6 boxes.
·         4 span hay shed with lean-to.
·         Silage slab.
·         Old milking parlour.
·         Ancillary sheds.
·         Cattle crush.


The derelict Herd’s Cottage is located in the middle of the holding and has its own internal gravel drive providing access. It is currently in a poor state of repair but could be refurbished to provide a splendid feature on the holding. It has tremendous views over Galway Bay.

There is a lovely old walled garden to the west of the residence and yards. Although not presently used the walls themselves are in good repair and it could potentially provide a lovely feature to the estate for a new purchaser.

The property is within the jurisdiction of Galway County Council and is located on the edge of the development boundary for Oranmore under the Local Area Plan 2012 - 2018.  A section of the lands adjoining the bay are located in an area classified as a ‘Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Proposed National Heritage Area (PNHA). The house is also recorded as a ‘Protected Structure’.
The property is for Public Auction on the 14th July 2016 at 3pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (unless previously sold) with a guide price of excess €2,000,000. Further information is available through the Agents, contact Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh.




**SOLD** Press Release - Renville House, Oranmore on 135 Acres overlooking Galway Bay *Auction*


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are delighted to bring to the market a magnificent country estate overlooking Galway Bay on the outskirts of Oranmore. Renville House (formally known as Renville Lodge) is owned by the Lydon family who have been in occupation of the property since the 1960’s.

The property is situated in an excellent location approximately 10 minutes drive from Galway city (7km), home of the University and GMIT, at the crossroads to all major driving routes including Galway, Sligo, Dublin, Shannon and Limerick. Shannon airport is circa 1hr with Oranmore Railway Station which was reopened in 2013 providing connections to a range of destinations.

Overall this is a splendid property on a unique setting on circa 54.71 hectares (135 acres) of some of the best limestone land in the County it is all in one block with good sized divisions and extensive road frontage on two roads.   The various fields are divided by the traditional stone walls, typical of the area, which help to create a wonderful charm and sense of times gone by.  Approached via a winding avenue approximately ½ mile from the road the house is positioned on a spectacular elevated setting with farmyard to the rear, Coach House and a derelict Herd’s Cottage.

Renville House 388 sq.m (4,176 sq.ft) with a south westerly aspect was constructed in c.1820 and comprises an extensive two storey house. There are many traditional features remaining including timber windows with shutters, marble fireplaces and plaster work. Overall while the house would benefit from some modernisation there is an elegance and charm that is immediately appealing.   The property backs on to the spectacular Galway Bay with over 800 meters (2600 ft) sea frontage.

Outside there is a range of gardens with some mature timber and the vista over the front paddocks providing a splendid uninterrupted view of the Estate. The Coach house is located behind the main residence and it is a traditional limestone building converted into living accommodation making it ideal for guests or staff. It comprises a kitchen, living room, bathroom & 2 bedrooms (1 en suite).

The yard is located to the rear of the main residence and coach house and comprises a number of traditional farm buildings including a lovely two storey limestone building which could convert to a guest cottage in addition to:

·         6 boxes.
·         4 span hay shed with lean-to.
·         Silage slab.
·         Old milking parlour.
·         Ancillary sheds.
·         Cattle crush.


The derelict Herd’s Cottage is located in the middle of the holding and has its own internal gravel drive providing access. It is currently in a poor state of repair but could be refurbished to provide a splendid feature on the holding. It has tremendous views over Galway Bay.

There is a lovely old walled garden to the west of the residence and yards. Although not presently used the walls themselves are in good repair and it could potentially provide a lovely feature to the estate for a new purchaser.

The property is within the jurisdiction of Galway County Council and is located on the edge of the development boundary for Oranmore under the Local Area Plan 2012 - 2018.  A section of the lands adjoining the bay are located in an area classified as a ‘Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Proposed National Heritage Area (PNHA). The house is also recorded as a ‘Protected Structure’.
The property is for Public Auction on the 14th July 2016 at 3pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway (unless previously sold) with a guide price of excess €2,000,000. Further information is available through the Agents, contact Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh.




Wednesday 15 June 2016

Press Release Post Auction 45 Acres Tarbert & Trumera Abbeyleix


Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents had a very successful auction on Monday in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix which sold for a total of €429,000.

The property was separated into Lots and in a packed Auction Room each of the 4 Lots sold under the hammer.

Lot 1:  Cottage (in moderate repair) on c. 20.36 acres
There was 11½ acres of very good land with the residence and 9 acres of inferior quality land.  The bidding opened at €100,000 and rose quickly to €120,000 at which stage it was put on the market and eventually sold for €140,000. 

Lot 2: 3.6 Acre Field Across the Road from the Main Lot
This lot opened at €25,000 and was put on the market at €35,000 and eventually sold for €52,000.

Lot 3: 20 Acres at Tarbert
This was very good land with extensive road frontage and a never failing water supply from a stream.  The bidding opened at €100,000 and was eventually sold at €200,000 to an adjoining farmer.

Lot 4: Small Yard on 1.16 Acres at Tarbert
The bidding here opened at €15,000 and the property was eventually sold at €37,000.

Reporting on the Auction Paddy Jordan said that all purchasers were local and the Executors were pleased with the end result.




Thursday 9 June 2016

Press Release - Blackhall Glebe, Calverstown c.6,650 sq ft with Indoor Swimming Pool



'Blackhall Glebe' is approached via a double recessed entrance with electric gates to a sweeping tarmacadam drive set amid c.1.75 Acres of manicured landscaped garden enclosed by trees and hedges offering a private haven of peace and tranquility. The gardens are a feature of the property with lawns, flowerbeds, shrubs, feature pond surrounded by paving and wooden deck. The property is presented in showhouse condition with spacious well proportioned light filled accommodation extending to c. 6,650 sq. ft. offering an ideal family home which must be viewed to be appreciated. Accommodation: drawingroom, diningroom, kitchen/living room, home entertainment room, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna room, sunroom/conservatory, utility, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 toilets and self contained 2 bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a private oasis of peace and tranquillity easily accessible to Kilcullen, Naas, Newbridge and M9 motorway access less than ½ hour from M50, then this is a home for you.