CASTLEMARTIN STUD FARM - SOLD

Castlemartin Stud Farm, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare, Ireland
On c.750 acres.

It is understood that joint selling agents Jordan Auctioneers & Knight Frank’s Dublin office have agreed the sale of Castlemartin Stud in Kilcullen, Co.Kildare on behalf of Sir Anthony and Lady Chris O’Reilly. The price is undisclosed and the overseas purchaser is believed to already have established substantial commercial interests in Ireland. The agents had been quoting in excess of €30m through a Private Treaty sale process with an eventual conclusion having only been reached in the past couple of weeks.

Castlemartin Stud is a unique property and possibly ‘one of Irelands’ greatest estates on 750 acres of top quality land, situated less than 35 miles from Dublin. Having been developed by the present owners it is a rare and fine example of classical Georgian Architecture set within a stunning backdrop of the River Liffey and surrounding parkland. The property, on some of the best limestone land in the Country has consistently produced top class horses including Classic and Group Winners over the last 30 years.

The magnificent Georgian residence of circa 26,000 sq,ft, has been sympathetically restored with meticulous attention to detail providing generous living accommodation including 6 reception rooms, 10 principle bedrooms and bathrooms in the main residence. There is also extensive guest accommodation including the Pool House, Gate Lodge, Caretakers House and various staff apartments.

The lands which are all in permanent pasture and laid out in approximately 40 post and rail paddocks with an internal road system and over 1½ miles frontage onto the River Liffey, where there is excellent salmon and trout fishing provide the estate with total privacy and a sufficiently large land area to service a possible wide range of enterprises.
The stud yards include 90 loose boxes, automatic walkers, lunge rings and all ancillary facilities together with administrative offices. There are two cattle yards with wintering facilities for over 400 cattle.

Speaking about the sale both agents commented that ‘this was a most magnificent property to show and sell, it combined the features of being a splendid Country Estate and house in addition to being a very successful bloodstock operation. The quantum and quality of the land, location and setting is truly unique in an Irish context and it will be a long time before something so special is sold again in Ireland. We would like to wish the vendors all the best with their future plans and the purchaser a wholesome congratulations in acquiring one of Ireland’s greatest Gem’s’.