A UNIQUE AND WORLD RENOWNED STUD FARM - Eyrefield Lodge Stud, The Curragh, Co. Kildare on c. 160 Acres

Well known bloodstock breeder Sir Edmund Loder has decided to retire and is putting his beautiful property on the market through Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents.  Eyrefield Lodge Stud is located between Kilcullen and Newbridge, 3 km from the Curragh Racecourse, 16 km from Goffs, 50 km from Dublin and its International Airport.  It also has easy access to both the M7 and M9 which are both 3 km from the property.

Bought by Major Eustace Loder in 1897 who set about rebuilding and enlarging the farm.    Known as “Lucky Loder” he won the Irish Derby and the Oaks in 1900 and then the next year bred the peerless Pretty Polly whose descendants still live here.

As a racehorse Pretty Polly set standards for the century and she was the best 2 year old filly of hers or any generation since.   She was sent to Newmarket to be trained by Peter Purcell Gilpin at his newly built Clarehaven Stables, currently occupied by John Gosden.

In her first race over 5 furlongs, most assumed that there had been a false start, when she was seen romping clear after 2 furlongs.  The judge estimated her winning distance at 10 lengths but contemporary pictures show it was more like 20.  She won the 1000 Guineas in record time at a canter, strolled home in the Oaks (100/8 on) and then trashed the 2000 Guineas and Derby winner St. Amant in the St. Leger.  She retired to stud as the winner of 22 of her 24 starts.

At 4 her victories included Coronation Cup, Champion Stakes and Jockey Club Cup.  At 5 she won another Coronation Cup.  More recent winners include:-

·         Unite – Irish Oaks

·         Caerwent – Group 1, Sire

·         Marling – Champion Filly in Europe

·         Marwell – Champion Sprinter in Europe

·         Vintage Tipple – Irish Oaks

·         Overbury – Group 1

This charming period property is ideally located between Kilcullen and Newbridge as well as being only 3 km from the Curragh Racecourse.  Goffs is 16 km whilst Dublin and its International Airport is 50 km.  Both the M9 and M7 are 3 km from the property.  Originally built as a hunting lodge it sits on a wonderful setting with magnificent mature timber, the gardens and grounds are a feature of the property with beautiful herbaceous borders, box hedges, topiary, rose garden, vegetable garden and greenhouse.  The graveyard at the end of the fern walk contains the graves of Pretty Polly, Spearmint, Spion Kop, Marwell and Marling. 

This trophy property includes the main period residence (5,048 sq.ft.) comprising  drawingroom, sittingroom, diningroom and library, all with vaulted ceilings and most attractive fireplaces, which look out onto the veranda and overlook the lawn paddocks. 

There is an office, library, fully fitted kitchen, breakfastroom with Aga cooker.  In all there are 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.  The master suite includes dressingroom and bathroom.

There is ample staff accommodation including:  Stud Groom’s House, The Gate Lodge, The Oat Loft Flat and Eyre Cottage.

The stud includes 55 boxes laid out in 3 yards including an automatic walker, indoor arena, tack, feedrooms and cattle shed.

The limestone land is all top quality with no waste whosoever.  Laid out in 17 post and railed paddocks with tremendous shelter, good fencing and piped water with internal farm road giving easy access to all paddocks. 

Amenities in the area include hunting with the Kildares and South County.  Racing at the Curragh home of all the Irish Classics - 5 minutes drive, Punchestown 10 minutes, Naas 15 minutes and Leopardstown 40 minutes drive.

Golf is available at the Curragh Golf Club, the K Club in Straffan, Naas and Rathsallagh.

Eyrefield Lodge Stud presents the opportunity to acquire one of the many trophy properties in Kildare with a charming family residence convenient to Dublin City and its International Airport.

Commenting on the sale Paddy Jordan said that it is one of the most important stud farms to come on the market in Kildare, with all the ancillary facilities available for a stud operation on some of the best land in the county.  For sale by private treaty Jordans are inviting offers in excess of €4m.  Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/eyrefield-lodge-stud-on-c-160-acres-curragh-kildare/4437390

POST AUCTION EDITORIAL - 65 ACRES AT IRONHILLS, SUNCROFT, CO. KILDARE

Jordan Auctioneers rolled back the years when they Auctioned 65 acres with a derelict house at Ironhills, Suncroft, Co.Kildare by Public Auction on the property instead of the more plush surroundings of a hotel! The setting was different but a major success and despite all the advances in technology the human touch still goes a long way.

The property was an Executor sale, located between the villages of Nurney 6km and Suncroft 2.5km. Before an attendance of about 40 people there were several active bidders from the outset with the property opening at €300,000. Bidding increased all the way with the property going on the market at €500,000 and 2 bidders fighting it out before the hammer dropped at €550,000 to a local based farmer.

The land was mixed quality in several small divisions and although in need of some reclamation according to Clive Kavanagh of the selling agents ‘it would make an ideal site for a residence and yard subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Permission’.

Further commenting on the sale Clive said that ‘despite all the Covid19 uncertainty interest levels were strong from the outset’. Jordan’s have several more land sales scheduled in the next couple of weeks and these will give a good indication as to how the land market is performing.  For information contact Jordan Auctioneers on 045-433550

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/c-65-4-acres-at-ironhills-house-ironhills-suncroft-kildare/4430415

NEW TO MARKET - COOLOGMARTIN HOUSE, DONADEA, CO. KILDARE ON C. 40 ACRES

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents has been instructed in the sale of a fine equestrian property, Coologmartin House, Donadea, Co. Kildare, which includes a compact period residence (2,475 sq.ft.) with ancillary facilities including 14 loose boxes, floodlight all weather arena (sand and fibre), horse walker, 14 loose boxes, tack and feed room and a range of ancillary facilities.

Centrally located in Timahoe, 10 km from the M4, 9 km Johnstownbridge, 18 km Maynooth, 15 km Kilcock, 22 km Naas and 43 km Dublin.  The compact residence which is approached via recessed electric gates includes 2,475 sq.ft. of living accommodation with 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

The land extends to c. 40 acres all in permanent pasture with access of the tarmacadam avenue and bounded by mature hedges and trees providing excellent shelter.  The fields are fenced for livestock by a combination of post and railed and wire fence.

Commenting on the property Paddy Jordan said it is ideal for training, sales prep, livery or sport horse enthusiast.  Its location provides easy access to the Motorway system for shows both north, south, east and west.

For sale by Private Treaty Jordan Auctioneers are quoting €795,000 and viewing is strictly by prior appointment 045-433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/coologmartin-house-on-c-40-acres-donadea-kildare/4436610

NEW TO MARKET - 1 KILBELIN DRIVE, NEWBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE

Magnificent Detached 5 Bedroom Home with Substantial Extension

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this magnificent detached family home to the market in this sought after residential development of semi-detached and detached homes.  Built approximately 22 years and substantially extended offering 2,300 sq.ft. of spacious accommodation presented in showhouse condition throughout.  Approached by a large driveway to the front, the house has a brick façade, PVC double glazed windows, dual gas and solid fuel central heating, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, Henley 30kw Stove (back boiler), beautifully redesigned bathrooms and playschool/gamesroom/office extension to the rear with toilet and kitchenette.

Excellently situated in a very central location in town only a short walk from the town centre with schools, shops, pubs, restaurants, Whitewater Shopping Centre, all on your doorstep.  Commuters have the benefit of good road and rail infrastructure closeby with the bus route available from the Main Street, M7 Motorway access at Junction 10 or 12 and train service direct to the City Centre. 

On entering the house you have an entrance hall which has double doors leading into a sittingroom with solid fuel stove, familyroom, kitchen/diningroom with modern fitted kitchen and integrated appliances and island unit.  French doors lead to conservatory and proceed to gamesroom/office/playschool extension containing c.  395 sq.ft. with toilet and kitchenette.  Also on the ground floor there is a utility and toilet.  Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms of which 2 are ensuite and family showerroom.  The bathrooms are finished an exceptionally high specification.

This is an ideal familyhome in a central location close to the centre of Newbridge and it is for sale through Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550 who is guiding €420,000 and can be contacted for further information or appointment to view.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/1-kilbelin-drive-newbridge-kildare/4434297

AUCTION NO. 3 - 65 ACRES AT OLDTOWN DONORE, CARAGH, NAAS, CO. KILDARE

Jordan Auctioneers have brought another excellent block of land to the market located close to the village of Caragh (2.5km), on Sticken’s lane. It is easily accessible to a wide range of locations including Naas 8.5km, Newbridge 12km, Sallins 9km, Clane 9km and the M7 10km.

The property extends to c. 65 acres (26.39 hectares) with extensive frontage of about 200 meters onto Sticken’s Lane. The entire is in 3 divisions mostly in beans with a smaller section of about 5 acres in grass. It is generally very good quality land ideal for any number of uses with natural boundaries and hedgerows throughout. There is a lovely aspect towards the church in Caragh and the entire would make a good site for a residence subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Permissions.

According to Clive Kavanagh of the selling agents ‘there is generally good demand for non – residential blocks of land from both farmers expanding and people with cash looking to invest in a secure asset with tax free benefits when entering a minimum of a 5 year lease agreement’. Expanding on this Clive has noted ‘since Covid19 there has been a considerable increase in enquiries from people looking to relocate cash into tangible assets’.

The property is for sale by Public Auction on Friday the 24^th July at 3pm on the lands. Jordan’s are quoting €700,000 and additional information is available from Clive Kavanagh or Paddy Jordan on 045 – 433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/65-acres-oldtown-donore-caragh-kildare/4434346

NEW TO MARKET - WELLFIELD ON C. 3 ACRES, MOUNTRATH ROAD, PORTLAOISE, CO. LAOIS

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this fine Period Residence to the market. Wellfield was originally built in 1905 and has been in the Odlum family’s ownership since 1923. With a gross internal floor area of approx. 197.4 sq.m (2,125 sq.ft) the property stands on a total area of 1.22 hectares (3 acres) comprising mature gardens and an enclosed paddock. One of the most remarkable features is the fact that the house is essentially in the town centre with all the benefits of a large garden and paddock comprising the best of both urban and country living.

The house, although in need of modernisation has several reception rooms and a total of 3 bedrooms with additional attic space. Outside there is a limestone Coach House which would be ideal for conversion into a studio, granny flat, workshop or office in addition to 2 stables and a range of other outhouses. 

There is a small garden to the front and large garden to the side and rear which is mainly in lawn in addition to various raised beds, rockeries, pathways and shrubbery. There is also a greenhouse and glass house. 

The property’s location makes accessibility to the city extremely easy with a frequent daily train service (30 daily trains) getting you into Dublin in about 1 hour. There is also the M7 & M8 motorways nearby which get you to a wide range of locations.

The residence and yard to the front are zoned ‘Existing Residential’ with the balance of the holding to the rear zoned ‘Mixed use’ under the Portlaoise Local Area Plan 2018 – 2024.

The property is for sale by Private Treaty and Jordan’s are quoting €395,000 for the entire. Additional information is available from Clive Kavanagh of the selling agents on 045 - 433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/wellfield-on-c-3-acres-mountrath-road-portlaoise-laois/4433651

NEW TO MARKET - 90 ACRES AT SWORDLESTOWN, NAAS, CO. KILDARE

Jordan Auctioneers and Chartered Valuation Surveyors, Newbridge, Co.Kildare are delighted to bring to the market a top class non – residential farm comprising 90 acres at Swordlestown, Naas for sale by Public Auction on the July 2020 @ 3pm on the property.

The property has frontage onto the R411 between Naas (3 miles) and Ballymore Eustace (4 miles) and there is also separate laneway access to the lands, Punchestown racecourse just up the road.

The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural with some single one – off housing. This is an ideal central location with good access to the City and the Motorway network.

The land extends to circa 90 acres (36.4 hectares) all in the one block. The entire is top quality land all currently in tillage but suitable for arable or grazing purposes.

The land is classified in the soils map of County Kildare as ‘Elton’ and ‘Dunstown’ Series. These are generally good quality lands found on the best farms in the County.

Jordan expects the entire to make in the region of €10,000 an acre.  Further details from Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh on 045-433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/90-acres-swordlestown-naas-kildare/4431806

FIRST AUCTION OF THE YEAR - C. 65.4 ACRES AT IRONHILLS HOUSE, IRONHILLS, SUNCROFT, CO. KILDARE

Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are bringing to the market 65.4 acres with a derelict house at Ironhills, Suncroft, Co.Kildare. An Executor sale the holding offers considerable potential and is located between the villages of Nurney 6km and Suncroft 2.5km. This is a very central location close to Kildare Town 10km, Newbridge 11.5km & The Curragh 7.5km. The entire also benefits from easy accessibility to the M7 & M9 Motorways.

The land is in grass and in several small divisions. There are some superb mature trees on the boundaries and although the land requires reclamation it would make an ideal site for a residence and yard subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Permission.

The Agents are guiding a figure of €390,000 for the entire property which is for sale by Public Auction on Thursday the 2^nd July 2020 at 3pm on the property.  If you require further information, please contact Jordan Auctioneers on 045-433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/c-65-4-acres-at-ironhills-house-ironhills-suncroft-kildare/4430415

NEW TO MARKET - 83.5 ACRES, BALLYVARNEY, NURNEY, CO. KILDARE

 Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are bringing 83.5 acres of top-quality land to the market in the heart in Co.Kildare. Located between the villages of Nurney and Kildangan the land is in a very central location close to Kildare Town 8.5km, Newbridge 18km, Athy 14km & The Curragh 12km. The entire also benefits from easy accessibility to the M7 & 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 lands extend to a total area of circa 33.8 hectares (83.5 acres) which is accessed via the existing tree lined avenue.  The entire is in 5 divisions with natural boundaries and hedgerows throughout and is ideally suitable for any number of uses.  The overall soil quality is very good, and most of the farm is classified as ‘Fontstown’ series.

In addition to the lands in sale the owner is also prepared to enter into a 7 – 10 year lease on the balance of the lands extending to just over 72 acres which would provide over 155 acres all in the one block and that is likely to be very attractive in the current market.

The Agents are guiding a figure of €12,000 per acre for the entire property which is for sale by Private Treaty.  If you require further information, please contact Jordan Auctioneers on 045-433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/c-83-5-acres-at-ballyvarney-nurney-kildare/4430090

SITE FOR SALE - 5.6 ACRES, GREEN AVENUE, NAAS, CO. KILDARE

The land is located just off the R448 which is the old Kilcullen to Naas road.  On the Green Avenue the land is easily accessible to a range of locations including Naas 6.5km, Kilcullen 9km, Two Mile House 3.5km & Newbridge 9km.

It is about 7km from the M7 Motorway and also easily accessible to the M9. The property comprises c. 2.26 hectares (5.6 acres) of agricultural land all in one block.  The land is in grass with matures trees and hedgerows. 

The property is outside any zoned area or settlement boundary as defined by Kildare County Council and would make an ideal site for a residence subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Permission.

The Agents are guiding a figure of €80,000 for the entire property which is for sale by Private Treaty.  If you require further information, please contact Jordan Auctioneers on 045-433550.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/5-6-acres-at-the-green-avenue-naas-kildare/4429714

TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE

TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE

Home presentation is extremely important as first impressions will be formed very quickly by prospective purchasers. One of the first things we do when we carry out our initial inspection is to make any recommendations to a seller which we feel would be beneficial in the presentation of the property for sale. This could include tidying the gardens, painting some rooms, getting carpets cleaned, decluttering. These moves can benefit a successful sale and potentially enhance the sale price too.

As indicated first impressions are paramount and kerb appeal is important as many prospective purchasers might driveby the property before arranging an inspection. So to this end it would be beneficial to make sure that the exterior of the house is presented correctly. Whether it is painting the front gates, cutting the grass, trimming the hedges, weeding the flowerbeds, powerhosing the driveway, painting the side gates, washing the windows and gutters, painting the façade are all jobs that can increase the attractiveness of the property. Adding colour through hanging baskets or flowering plants always helps.

Removing any toys, bicycles, refuse bins and garden clutter will give a sense of space and create the impression buyers are looking to find.

On entering the house it is important that potential buyers get a nice bright fresh feel for the property. It may be beneficial to paint some rooms a light bright neutral colour to enhance the light.  If any of the carpets need cleaning or wooden floors sanded and varnished this would also be helpful.   We also suggest to try and de-clutter as much as possible, obviously families need to continue to live but any toys or clutter if they could be packed into wardrobes or under beds and if you have a floored attic space perhaps you could utilise this in the short term when viewings are taking place.  You want to try and give the impression of light bright airy space without clutter and the recommendations that we make would be low cost high return and generally we feel that spending some limited funds to enhance the gardens, do some painting, clean carpets, etc would increase the sale price by more than the cost of doing the works but also make the house far more attractive.

Obviously every house is different and we would need to inspect the property to give you our advice pertaining to any particular property but this is just a general guide of some tips that we feel that would be advantageous to a prospective vendor.  If you have any queries please feel free to contact Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550 or 086-2569750 or email: liam@jordancs.ie. 

PROPERTY MARKET 2020

Through our lifetime we have not seen anything that would compare to what is transpiring with Covid-19 this Worldwide Pandemic has seen about 57% of the world on lockdown to combat the spreading of this virus.  We see numerous European countries easing restrictions to try and get economies back to work, exercise and living.  We have received many calls from people both buying and selling properties seeking our thoughts on the property market following the restrictions on lockdown being lifted.  

While in the short term as per the “Roadmap to Re-opening Society and Business”, the easing of restrictions will be done on a phased basis with certain industries and offices being allowed back to work but still adhering to social distancing, washing of hands and associated precautions to limit a further spread of the virus,  I would imagine any mass gatherings or larger social events are likely to see the restrictions extended for a further period.  There are certain sectors of the economy that will bounce back quicker than others. When pubs and restaurants open up again I think the majority of Irish people will be delighted to get out after being house bound for in excess of 2 months but some restrictions or capacity and distancing will remain in place.  The hospitality sector will see a decline from foreign tourists but are likely to gain significantly from staycation with many Irish people choosing not to take foreign holidays to the usual sun destinations but rather to holiday at home.

If you were to look at the market only a couple of months ago all the ingredients were very positive, banks were lending money, the Irish economy was in a good position and out performing many other European countries, the property market was in a good place with a good steady market and demand for properties, unemployment was at an all time low below 5% and a good feel good factor in general. 

It is possible we may see some negative sentiment and uncertainty in the market in the short term while we try to deal with these Covid-19 restrictions. Certainly I would be optimistic of a bounce back if you were to look at the positive attributes outlined above.  Hopefully many of the employees who have been made part-time or redundant will be back into the work place once their offices, industries or sectors are back in full operation.  Unfortunately there is likely to be some casualties but as we have seen from the recessionary times between 2008 and 2014 we are a great nation at dusting ourselves off and getting on with what needs to be done.  So what we need to do now is what Irish people do best, get back up and going again once restriction are lifted.

Liam Hargaden, Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550 or 086-2569750 or email: liam@jordancs.ie.

7 CASTLERAVEN, NURNEY, CO. KILDARE

Superb Detached 4 Bedroom Residence

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this fine detached 4 bedroom home to the market in this modern residential development of 60 houses.  The houses were constructed in 2002 and extend to c. 136.7 sq.m. (c. 1,470 sq.ft.) of generous living accommodation overlooking a green area with the benefit of oil fired central heating, large rear garden, PVC double glazed windows, maintenance free brick/dashed exterior and PVC fascia/soffits. 

Nurney is a small village c. 7km south of Kildare Village Retail Outlet at Junction 13 off the M7 Motorway with a primary school, church and service station with convenience store.

The accommodation comprises: entrance hall, sittingroom, kitchen/diningroom, familyroom, utility and toilet on the ground floor with 4 bedrooms, main bedroom ensuite and family bathroom on the first floor.

The property is for sale through Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550 who can be contacted for further information or appointments to view.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/7-castleraven-nurney-kildare-town-kildare/4414143

APARTMENT 16, THE BEECHES, SALLINS ROAD, NAAS, CO. KILDARE

Superb 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment

The Beeches is a residential development of 24 apartments built in 2003 in an excellent central location on the Sallins Road, Naas less than 1 mile from Poplar Square and c. 1 mile from the Sallins Train Station. 

No. 16 is a ground floor two bedroom apartment containing c. 628 sq.ft. (c. 58.4 sq.m.) of accommodation in good condition throughout with the benefit of gas fired central heating, double glazed windows, security alarm system, intercom, built in wardrobes in 2 bedrooms, designated carparking and individual external storage rooms for each apartment.

The property is only a short walk from the town centre offering an excellent array of restaurants, pubs, banks, post office and shopping all on your doorstep.

Accommodation comprises entrance hall, kitchen/diningrom/living area, 2 bedrooms with built in wardrobes and main bathroom.

This is a fine 2 bedroom apartment for sale through Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 086-2569750 who is guiding €175,000 and can be contacted for further information or appointments to view.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/apt-16-block-b-the-beeches-naas-co-kildare-naas-kildare/4421515

1 OLD ABBEY MANOR, NEWBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE

Superb Detached c. 1,788 sq.ft. Residence

Old Abbey Manor is a modern residential development of 35 detached houses situated in a nice quiet rural setting in the townsland of Great Connell c. 1½ miles from town.  Set in a quiet cul-de-sac of 5 houses on an elevated site with commanding views of the surrounding countryside.  Approached by a cobble loc drive with a walled in site overlooking a green area to the front.

Built in 2004 containing c. 1,788 sq.ft. (c. 166 sq.m.) with maintenance free stone/dashed exterior, PVC double glazed windows, 3 bathrooms, built in wardrobes in 3 bedrooms, attic conversion, PVC fascia/soffits and oil fired central heating.  The development is only a short drive from the town centre offering an excellent array shops, restaurants, pubs, all on your doorstep.  Commuters have the benefit of the good road and rail infrastructure with the M7 Motorway available at Junction 10, bus route available from town and train service direct to the City Centre.

Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, sittingroom, kitchen/diningroom, utility, 3 bedrooms, main bedroom ensuite, family bathroom and attic conversion with attic room and shower room.

The property is for sale through Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550 who is guiding €335,000 and can be contacted for further information or appointments to view.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/1-old-abbey-manor-newbridge-kildare/4409790

3 THE COURT, LIFFEY HALL, NEWBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE

Magnificent Extended Detached 4 Bedroom Residence

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this superb extended detached family home to the market which must be viewed to be appreciated.  Liffey Hall is a residential development of detached and semi-detached homes built around 2000.  Situated just off the Athgarvan Road only a short walk from the town with a neighbourhood centre only 600m away with a convenience store, pharmacy and hairdresser.

No. 3, The Court is positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac of 6 houses overlooking a green area.  Approached by a cobble loc drive to front, west facing rear garden with wooden chalet and paved patio area.  The house was extended to the rear and now contains c. 1,843 sq.ft. (c. 171 sq.m.) of spacious well proportioned living accommodation presented in showhouse condition, ideal for the modern family.

Features include maintenance free brick/dashed exterior, gas fired central heating from a condenser boiler, Honeywell home heating system with Smart phone app., double glazed windows, west facing rear garden with chalet and patio area, PVC fascia/soffits, large cobble loc driveway, wonderful light filled extension to the rear, high gloss fitted kitchen with Quartz worktop and splashbacks, built in wardrobes in 4 bedrooms and security alarm system.

Accommodation comprises entrance hall, sittingroom, familyroom, TV room, kitchen/dining/ living area, utility room and toilet on the ground floor.  Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, main bedroom ensuite and family bathroom. 

This is an ideal family home which must be viewed to be appreciated and is for sale through Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 045-433550 who is guiding €380,000 and can be contacted for further information or appointments to view.

 http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/3-the-court-liffey-hall-newbridge-co-kildare/4425173

TEACH MHUIRE, NAAS ROAD, NEWBRIDGE, CO. KILDARE

A Superb Detached 4 Bedroom Dormer Bungalow with Conservatory

Teach Mhuire is a fine detached c. 164 sq.m. (c. 1,765 sq.ft.) dormer bungalow on its own secluded site approached by a private tarmacadam drive through electric gates to a tarmacadam forecourt and the site is enclosed by walls and trees providing an oasis of peace and tranquility yet in a town centre location. 

Built in 1990 with the benefit of PVC double glazed windows, oil heating, oak fitted kitchen, external walls pumped with insulation, PVC fascia/soffits and conservatory to the rear.  Situated in an excellent central location just off the Naas Road in a quiet private cul-de-sac of 3 houses.

The property is within walking distance of all the amenities including schools, churches, banks, post office, pubs, restaurants and excellent shopping including Penneys, Dunnes Stores, Tescos, TK Maxx, DID Electrical, Woodies and Whitewater Shopping Centre with 75 retail outlets, foodcourt and cinema.

Accommodation comprises: entrance hall, sittingroom, kitchen/diningroom, conservatory, familyroom, toilet and guest bedroom with ensuite on the ground floor.  Upstairs there are 3 bedroom, with one ensuite and family bathroom.  This is an ideal family home in a nice quiet rural setting yet easily accessible to all the amenities of Newbridge Town.

The property is for sale through Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers 086-2569750 who is guiding €405,000 and can be contacted for further information or appointment to view.

http://www.jordancs.ie/residential/brochure/teach-mhuire-naas-road-newbridge-kildare/4425424

POTENTIAL IMPACT OF COVID 19 ON THE AGRICULTURAL LAND MARKET

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is covering the globe and creating considerable market volatility across all sectors including agriculture. How this will impact on land sales and prices is a key question for everyone involved in the business.

It seems only a brief time has passed since we were reviewing the land market in 2019 and venturing our opinions as to how it would develop in 2020. Within the space of a short time period all past analysis and projections now seem largely irrelevant, or are they?

Usually at this time of the year there is a noticeable pickup in properties offered for sale, particularly farms and country properties. Spring and early summer is generally one of the most strategic times to bring such assets to the market taking advantage of the longer evenings, improvement in ground conditions and a more general upbeat mood after a long winter.

We have a good supply of land coming to the market in 2020 as have many of our colleagues in the business however since the restrictions came into effect vendors have been phoning us looking for our advice and opinion in terms of sales strategy and timing in view of the current situation.

It is our opinion that if by the end of May business activity is up and running, then that will enable plans to be made for a sale this year and it may in effect lengthen the traditional selling season due to a later than normal commencement of advertising.

Once the matter of timing is clearer the next key question is where values stand and what demand will be like. We have attempted to address these points below:

The Market:

There is no doubt that the economy is going to take a hit, returns from different farming enterprises have been affected due to decreased demand and confidence is generally shaken but the land market has been relatively stable over the last decade and when you actually chart the value of land as recorded by the Irish Farmers Journal in their Annual Land Report from 2010 - 2019 we can see that while there are some peaks and troughs the movement is nowhere as volatile as other investment mediums and this has been through some troubling times including Brexit, abolition of Milk Quotas, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets, General Elections etc. The rate of variance between 2010 – 2019 is merely €1,266 per acre.

Factors impacting Land Prices:

There is little doubt that the economic climate has some impact on general land prices and sales, but our experience has shown that this is minimal and far different to those at force within other segments of the property market.  Land trades off factors outside those of value and return which keeps it at a base level and briefly these include:

Ø  Limited supply: a tiny percentage of land is sold each year (0.5% of the total land area). This scarcity means the opportunity for many farmers to buy land comes only once a lifetime and therefore the question is not what the land is worth but what they can afford to pay.

Ø  Emotion regardless of economic factors: Emotions run strong in Irelands farming community when it comes to land purchase and in many situations, it is seen as an heirloom – not an asset to be sold with no particular focus on return but rather a view that ‘it will make the farm up in time if it can be purchased now’.

Ø  Forestry: With the increased demand for forestry land and operators generally paying a base price of €3,000 to €4,000 per acre for suitable holdings this has in effect created a floor on land values.

Ø  Farmers Expansion: Due to the fragmented nature of many holdings in Ireland when good quality land is offered for sale adjacent to a farmer who has ambitions to expand, they will generally try everything within their powers to purchase same. This is particularity so for those in the dairy business where additional land adjacent to the main yard or milking platform is generally of increased value. In some instances, they may dispose of an out-farm to facilitate the purchase.

Ø  Safe place for money: Land is a finite resource and unlike other investment products cannot be wiped out by external factors such as those we have suddenly experienced. This will mean that it will continue to be perceived as a safe haven for money even if the return is minimal.

Conclusion:

There will be headlines over the next few months of properties not being sold or withdrawn at Auction but every year that is the situation with a certain volume of stock and while it may feed into a certain newsfeed all decisions will need to be carefully made with proper advice.

It is our opinion that values will generally remain in line with the above graph and at a relatively stable level throughout 2020. Some vendors will hold off selling due to lack of market confidence and that will further reduce supply and result in good prices for those that are offered for sale. A key issue will be access to finance and the various lending institutions remaining active.

Agricultural land in Ireland will always be traded and in demand due to our emotional affiliation and inbuilt desire to acquire it. Farmers remain hugely ambitious to make ventures viable and to expand their enterprises where possible and the famous line of ‘they can’t make any more of it’ springs to mind as we wait with bated breath to see how the year develops.

Clive Kavanagh, MSCSI, MRICS is a Director of Jordan Auctioneers & Chartered Surveyors who has been involved in the sale of agricultural land and country properties for the last 17 years. Clive can be contacted on 086-3818697 or clive@jordancs.ie