A Classic Stud
Farm with a Classic Pedigree
Kilfrush which was
founded in the early 1980s with delightful Georgian Residence together with
Manager’s House, Gate Lodge, Staff houses and 73 boxes standing on c. 286 acres
of top class land.
Kilfrush has a classic
pedigree having bred many winners over the years including 80 Group and Listed
Winners including Last Tycoon (Group 1 Breeders Cup and Champions Sprint
Miler), No Pass No Sale (Group 1 Poule D’Essaie de Pouliches), Caerlina (Group
1 Prix Diane (French Oaks)), Valentine Waltz (Group 1 Poule D’Essaie de
Pouliches), Immortal Verse (Group 1 Coronation Stakes) and many more which we
will list later.
The property is located
just outside the Village of Knocklong c. 24 miles from Adare Manor Hotel and
Golf Club, 20 miles from Limerick City and 30 miles from Shannon International
Airport.
Kilfrush Estate House
dates from c. 1835 and was built as part of a larger demesne for Joseph Gubbins,
who was the Landlord and later to become High Sherriff of Co. Limerick in
1863. In 1969 the house was sold and
purchased by Mr. John A. Mulcahy.
Kilfrush had been used as a dairy farm and it was only after 1978 when
purchased that it began to be converted
into a full self-contained bloodstock operation.
Initial works commenced
in 1980 including fencing the lands. It
was at this point that many of the stable yards were constructed and the main
house itself underwent further renovation.
The property comprises c.
286 acres with 73 boxes and various ancillary facilities provided for the full
operation of a successful breeding enterprise.
The land is primarily in
one block with an internal road system giving access to all paddock. There is superb mature timber throughout the
farm and all boundaries providing excellent natural shelter. The land itself is good quality limestone
ideally suitable for grass growth. The
success from the stud itself indicates that the land has the ability to produce
quality having bred over 80 Group and Stakes winners.
The main residence
comprises a detached 8 bay two storey house with 5 bay side elevation. The house was renovated and extended
initially in time for President Nixon’s visit in 1970. The residence has extensive accommodation of
approximately 11,272 sq.ft. in the original house. In addition there is generous accommodation
in the guest and leisure wing which was created for the visit of President
Nixon and comprises c. 14,900 sq.ft.
There is excellent natural
light with an outstanding vista over the lake from the main reception rooms,
there are many traditional design features throughout and any work completed
has been sympathetic to the original.
There is a Bossi and Adam Style fireplaces and other features which make
the property an ideal house for entertaining with the benefit of also being a
very comfortable family home.
The main residence
includes 4 reception rooms, kitchen, wine cellar, various utilities and 4
principle bedrooms all ensuite. There is
the guest/leisure wing which also includes 3 bedroom suites which were added
for the visit of President Nixon. The
gate lodge comprises c. 1,108 sq.ft. and includes 4 bedrooms. The Manager’s house is a two storey residence
comprising c. 2,361 sq.ft. with 2 reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen, 4
bedrooms with 2 ensuite and is adjacent to the main yard. There are 2 staff houses and an apartment
adjoining the stud office.
Yard
1 (Main Yard) includes 24 boxes including stallion box,
tack and feed room, 3 foaling boxes, sitting up room, workshop and 3 pony boxes
and office.
Outer
Yard includes 11 yearling boxes and various sheds for hay
and straw, this yard also includes the lunging ring, American barn with a
further 22 boxes, tack, feed room and stocks.
There are 6 isolation boxes. The
isolation yard located south of the main holding includes 12 boxes, feed house
and turn out paddock.
The lands which in all
comprise c. 286 acres is all laid out in grass with post and rail fencing and
internal road system accessing all the paddocks. There is superb shelter with piped water to
each paddock. The farm is ideal for
grass production has been well managed by the present owners. The lands which are some of the best in Co.
Limerick are a combination of Elton and Howardstown Series, good limestone
land.
Pedigree: listed below are some of the 80 Group and
Stake winners which have been bred at Kilfrush and speaks volumes for the
quality of the property:
·
Last
Tycoon (Gr. 1 Breeder’s Cup and Champion Sprint Miler).
·
No Pass
No Sale (Gr. 1 Poule d’Essaie de Pouliches).
·
Caerlina
(Gr. 1 Prix Diane (French Oaks)
·
Valentine Waltz (Gr. 1 Poule d’Essaie de Pouliches)
·
Immortal
Verse (Gr. 1 Coronation Stakes)
·
King’s
Drama (Gr. 1 Sword Dance Inul Stakes)
·
Cerulean
Sky (Gr. 1 Prix Saint Alary)
·
Claire
Marine (Gr. 1 Matriarch Stakes & Group 1 Beverly Hills
·
Truly
Special (Gr. 3 Prix de Royaument)
·
Modhish
(Gr. 2 Grand Prix de Deauville)
·
Russian
Snows (Gr. 2 Prix Royalieu)
·
Splendid
Moment (Gr. 2 Prix due Chenes)
·
Josr
Algarhoud (Gr. 2 Gimcrack Stakes)
·
Wigganthorpe
(Gr. 2 Gimcrack Stakes)
·
Truly A
Dream (Gr. 2 E.P. Taylor Stakes)
·
New
Girlfriend (Gr. 2 Prix Robert Papin)
·
Memphis Tennessee
·
Toboug
(Gr. 1 Dewhurst Stakes)
·
Bestebreuje
(Gr. 2 in USA
·
Know
Heights (Gr. 2 Santa Anita)
·
Royal
Bench (Gr. 2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein)
·
My Style
(Gr. 2 Del
The property is ideally
located convenient to Limerick City and Shannon’s International Airport. The property is in the centre of the Golden
Vale with excellent hunting with the Scarteen (Black & Tans, Duhallows,
Tipperary Fox Hounds and Limerick County Hounds). Racing is convenient at Limerick, Cork,
Clonmel and Tipperary. Excellent golfing
facilities nearby including the Adare Manor Golf & Hotel (reputed to be the
home of the 2026 Ryder Cup), Castletroy and Charleville. There is ample rough shooting in the area.
The property is being
offered for sale by Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents who
says “it is one of the finest estates to come on the market for some time with
a classic pedigree having bred over 80 Group and Stake winners”. For Sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 24th
July @ 3.00pm in the Dunraven Arms, Adare, Co. Limerick (unless previously
sold). Guiding in excess of €5.5m. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment.
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