Wednesday, 4 November 2015

POST AUCTION - 34 ACRES BROADLEAS, BALLYMORE EUSTACE, CO. KILDARE


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge successfully sold 34 acres by Public Auction on Wednesday last, in two lots.

The land which was situated approximately 2 km from Ballymore Eustace, just off the N81 was all top quality laid out in 6 divisions all in permanent pasture with great shelter and water laid on.

The first lot offered for sale was 5.5 acres which had site potential. This opened with an initial bid of €50,000 with three bidders up to €86,000 at which point Auctioneer Paddy Jordan put the land on the market. Two bidders fought it out until the hammer fell at €118,000 to a couple hoping to construct a house at a future date on the lands.


Lot 2 comprised 29 acres and a farmyard. This lot opened with an initial bid of €200,000 with two parties interested up to €260,000 at which point this lot was withdrawn from the market and Paddy Jordan successfully negotiated a sale afterwards for an undisclosed sum. 

Friday, 30 October 2015

POST AUCTION - C.125 ACRES, RATHSALLAGH, DUNLAVIN, CO.WICKLOW



Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge successfully sold 125 acres at Rathsallagh, Co.Wicklow by Public Auction on Thursday last for the sum of €930,000 equating to almost €7,500 per acre. The land was in a mixture of uses with 61 acres in tillage, 30 acres in grass and 34 in woodland.
Before a small attendance of circa 10 people there were 3 bidders from the outset and the entire opened with an initial offer of €650,000 going up to €850,000. After a brief consultation with the vendors two more bids were received and the entire was placed on the market at €870,000. Two parties fought it out before the hammer dropped at €930,000 to a Solicitor acting in trust for his client.

The land had frontage onto the Dunlavin, Grangecon road and was convenient to Kilcullen and Baltinglass. Jordans had been quoting €825,000 prior to the Auction.  

Thursday, 29 October 2015

POST AUCTION - 27 ACRES, CLONAGH, BALLICKMOYLER, CO.LAOIS


Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge successfully sold 27 acres of good quality land just outside the village of Killeen between Maganey & Ballickmoyler on the Laois/ Carlow/ Kildare border on Wednesday last for a price of €375,000 equating to just under €14,000 per acre.  

Before an attendance of around 25 people in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow the property opened with an initial bid of €200,000 with three active bidders up to €375,000 and after a brief consultation with the vendor the property was declared on the market and with no further bidding was sold to a local farmer for €375,000.


The lands benefits from good accessibility to the road network leading to Carlow, Athy & Portlaoise and were all in grass in two divisions with natural boundaries and hedgerows. Speaking after the auction Clive Kavanagh of the selling agents described the land ‘as good quality, in an area where little comes for sale and the property had generated extensive local interest throughout the marketing campaign’. 

Friday, 23 October 2015

PRESS RELEASE - c.87 acres, Swiftsheath, Jenkinstown, Kilkenny, Co.Kilkenny.



Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge successfully sold c. 57 acres at Swiftsheath, Jenkinstown, Co.Kilkenny by Public Auction on Thursday last for €570,000 equating to €10,000 per acre. The holding was part of the historic Swiftsheath demesne, with its long history and association with Dean Jonathan Swift.
 
Before a large attendance of about 25 people in the Newpark hotel the entire was offered for sale in two lots. Lot 1 comprised c.57 acres (c.23 hectares) with extensive road frontage and an original farmyard. The land was a combination of grass (26 acres), forestry (13 acres) and tillage (18 acres) and bidding opened at €400,000 with 3 bidders up to €570,000 at which stage Auctioneer Paddy Jordan consulted with the vendor and declared the property on the market.  There were no more bids received before the hammer fell at €570,000.

Lot 2 comprised c.30 acres (c.12 hectares) located almost directly opposite lot 1 above with good road frontage, currently in grass with a small section planted extending to circa 7 acres. This lot was withdrawn and is currently under negotiation.

The property was in an excellent location between Kilkenny (12km) and Ballyraggett (9km) with easy access to the City and is surrounded with good quality land and a well established farming community.


Speaking after the Auction Paddy Jordan said that ‘there was good interest in the lands from the outset and it’s an area where very little comes for sale and this is reflected in the price achieved’.

Wednesday, 14 October 2015

PRESS RELEASE - Poppy Hill, Knockanoran, Durrow, Co. Laois


A magnificent equestrian property with superb residence together with 6 boxes, all weather arena and lunge ring on 7½ acres.

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents has just received instructions to sell a most impressive equestrian property outside Durrow in Co. Laois.

The property is exceptionally well situated just off the M8, 3km Durrow, 12km Abbeyleix, 30 minutes Kilkenny City (M8 – Junction 3) and 20km Portlaoise.

The impressive two storey residence was built in 2007 and extends to over 3,200 sq.ft. with additional garage and yard.

The house is in showhouse condition, exceptionally well finished and has great light.

In addition there is an American Barn with 6 loose boxes, tack room, feedroom and wash box, haybarn, all weather arena 50 metres x 30 metres with sand, fibre and rubber finish, lunging ring 14 metre diameter.

The land is all in permanent pasture laid out in 5 post and railed paddocks with water laid on.

Amenities in the area include hunting with the Laois Hunt, Racing at the Curragh, Punchestown and Limerick.

Excellent schools in Portlaoise, Rathdowney, Abbeyleix and Kilkenny and bus service to all schools in Kilkenny.  Golf in Rathdowney, Portlaoise and Killenard.

Commenting on the sale Paddy Jordan said it is ideal for Sales Prep, Sports horse enthusiast or a family with ponies or an ideal hunting box. 

For sale by Private Treaty Jordans are quoting €675,000, viewing is strictly by prior appointment.


PRESS RELEASE - c.34 Acres at Broadleas, Ballymore Eustace, Co. Kildare


Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents have just been instructed in the sale of a fine parcel of land near Ballymore Eustace which is being sold in two lots.

The property is situated approximately 2 km from Ballymore Eustace on the R411 just off the N81 convenient to Blessington, Kilcullen and Naas.

The land is all top quality laid out in 6 divisions all in permanent pasture with great shelter and water laid on.

There are many mature trees on the boundaries and Lot 2 includes 5½ acres site with mature beech on the boundary, ideal site for a house subject to the usual planning permission.

Lot 1 includes 29 acres and a farmyard with a 2 span hayshed and 2 lean-tos, cattle crush and pens.

Conveniently located 4 km from Brannockstown, 9km Dunlavin, 8km Kilcullen and 8km Blessington.

For Auction on Wednesday 4th November @ 3.00pm in the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge unless previously sold.


Commenting on the sale Paddy Jordan said that there was already good interest in the lands which is some of the finest to come on the market in that area for some time.  Paddy Jordan is guiding a figure in excess of €10,000 an acre.

Monday, 12 October 2015

SOLD - Detached Cottage on c.0.7 Acre Swordlestown, Naas, Co. Kildare


Detached Cottage on c.0.7 Acre

Quiet Country Setting 3 miles Naas, 6 miles Kilcullen
Ideal Opportunity to extend or replace dwelling (subject to usual P.P)
Cottage – 2 Beds, living, kitchen and bath
Outside: Selection of Stores and Paddock

For Sale By Public Auction
Friday 6th November 2015 @ 3pm In the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge (UPS)

Solr: Hanahoe & Hanahoe, Naas