Farm at Athgoe Newcastle, Co

FARM AT ATHGOE NEWCASTLE, CO. DUBLIN

FARM AT ATHGOE NEWCASTLE, CO. DUBLIN, D22 F6K0

Newcastle 2 km, N7 2.6 km, City West 10 km, Naas 14 km, Dublin City 23 km, Dublin Airport 30 km (all distances approximate) An attractive and productive residential farm in an outstanding location

Accommodation Hall • Sitting Room • Living Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Bathroom • Utility Room Three Bedrooms • Shower Room • WC

Garden Mature Garden Grounds

Outbuildings Store • Traditional Outbuildings • Farm Building • Livestock Handling Facilities

Farmland Single block of south-facing pasture

About 80.9 acres / 32.7 hectares in total For Sale by Private Treaty in 2 lots or as a whole

Savills Country 33 Molesworth Street Dublin 2 D02 CP04 + 353 1 618 1300 [email protected] PSRA 002223 savills.ie

LOCATION AND AMENITIES The farm is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots as follows: Athgoe (meaning “ford of the water”) is situated in an excellent location on the border of County Dublin and County Kildare, with convenient access to the N7 which links Dublin to Cork and Lot Property Acres Limerick. Lot – 1 Cottage 0.9 Lot –2 Outbuildings & land 80.0 Newcastle is a neighbouring village situated 2 km from the farm and has a range of shops and services for everyday requirements. Naas (14 km) in County Kildare is a large town which offers Whole 80.9 a comprehensive range of amenities including good restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and a variety of boutique shops and retail stores. LOT 1 – COTTAGE (ABOUT 0.9 ACRES) The Farm at Athgoe includes a picturesque cottage positioned off a tranquil county road but a The popular Lyons Estate is a privately-owned luxury hotel occupying an unusual collection of convenient drive from the N7. historic rose-clad buildings, including a mill and former dovecote, in rural County Kildare and just 3.5 km from the farm. The Lyons Estate also includes two excellent restaurants and multiple The cottage occupies an elevated position with a stunning outlook over the mature countryside bars. and rolling hills. The property is accessed from Athgoe Road through two stone piers, with a short gravel driveway which leads to the front. The original structure is believed to date from The area is renowned for its productive farmland and favourable climate for growing a wide about 1930 and includes two bay windows, with an extension to the south. The cottage has a range of crops. It is home to the Lyons Research Farm, a teaching and research facility painted exterior and a pitched slated roof. operated by University College Dublin and formerly part of the Lyons Estate. The light-filled accommodation is laid out over a single storey, as shown on the accompanying There are excellent sporting and social amenities in the nearby vicinity. Punchestown, home of plans. Extending to about 1,377 square feet, the accommodation is well suited for both modern Irish national hunt racing, and Naas racetracks are both within 16 km of the property where top day family living and entertaining. The cottage includes two kitchens, reception rooms and class horse racing can be enjoyed throughout the year. The keen golfer is well catered for with a bathrooms, making it suitable for creating two self-contained living areas. Internal features choice of clubs nearby including, City West Golf Club (8 km), Beech Park Golf Club (8 km) and include stoves, exposed timber beams, an open fire, double glazing and French windows. The the championship course at The K-Club (former host of the Ryder Cup) at Straffan (9 km). cottage is heated centrally by oil. There are mains electricity and water supplies and private drainage via a septic tank. A variety of local primary and secondary schools are available in the area. Dublin city centre is 23 km distant, while Dublin Airport is 30 km via the M50. GARDEN The cottage is centrally positioned within mature garden grounds which are partially enclosed DESCRIPTION by mature trees. The front garden is principally laid to lawn and include shrubs and flowering The Farm at Athgoe is set in a superb location, conveniently situated for Dublin City, its airport plants. There is a path passing through the garden which leads to the front door and is and the national motorway network. Extending to about 80.9 acres in total, it includes an accessed off Athgoe Road through a picturesque iron gate. To the rear is a paved terrace and attractive cottage which has been extended by the current owner and a small range of beds with shrubs and flowering plants. outbuildings. A key feature of the farm is the ring-fenced block of productive farmland which has a southerly elevation. The land is currently let on a seasonal basis to a local farmer for the There is a store situated next to the cottage. grazing of livestock. Part of the farm boundary is an old estate wall constructed of stone.

The far-reaching and extensive views from the farm are outstanding, in particular from Athgoe Hill which includes a historic ring-barrow – believed to be part of the Bronze/Iron Age burial tradition.

ATHGOE FARM HOUSE 128 SQ M / 1,377 SQ FT STORE 1 30 SQ M / 322 SQ FT STORE 2 61 SQ M / 656 SQ FT

FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY . N OT TO SCALE . LOT 2 – OUTBUILDINGS & LAND (ABOUT 80.0 ACRES) Lot 2 extends to about 80.0 acres of productive land which lies within a single block and is divided into a number of fields by mature hedging, post and wire fencing and an attractive stone wall which borders the road. The farm includes two traditional stores (including former kennels), a general purpose shed with a lean-to and livestock handling facilities. There is an area of hard standing.

The farm has two separate entrances off Athgoe Road, one located at the yard through double gates, suitable for large machinery and another situated at the far end of the farm. The land principally has a south-facing aspect and about 350 metres of road frontage. The southern portion of land is generally level, lying either side of a small stream. The land rises from about 110 metres (364 feet) to a high point of about 171 metres (561 feet) at Athgoe Hill on the northern boundary.

The land has a mains water supply, supplemented with a natural supply from the stream. Mature hedgerows provide shelter for livestock.

GENERAL REMARKS

BER G BER No: 113101547

Viewings Strictly by appointment by Savills Country Agency. Given the hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own personal safety.

Eircode The Eircode for the property is D22 F6K0.

Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation.

Services Mains water and electricity supplies, private drainage and broadband.

Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.

Entry & Possession Plans, Areas and Schedules Entry is by agreement with vacant possession. These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the seller’s solicitor, and the purchaser shall be Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme deemed to have satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or There are no Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme included in the sale. misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Designations Lotting The ring-barrow on Athgoe Hill is registered as a Scheduled Monument by South Dublin County These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. It is intended to offer the Council (Ref: DU020-005). property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars. If the Offers farm is sold in lots, it will be responsibility of the purchaser of Lot 1 to erect a boundary fence. Offers may be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Email address: [email protected]. Generally Should there be any discrepancy between these, the General Remarks and Information, Closing Date Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail. A closing date for best offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to exchange a Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf Contract for the sale of any part of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer. particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all Solicitors necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or Natasha McKenna Solicitors facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Brochure prepared June 2020. Level 3 8 Cecilia Street Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (0)1 244 4022 Email: [email protected] Contact: Natasha McKenna

Financial Guarantee All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price.

STIPULATIONS

Wayleaves and Rights of Access The estate will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such rights and others.

Savills Country 33 Molesworth Street Dublin 2 D02 CP04 + 353 (1) 618 1300 [email protected] PSRA 002223