KILFRUSH STUD, KNOCKLONG, CO. , IRELAND

For Sale by Public Auction 24th July 2019 at 3.00pm In Dunraven Arms, , Co. Limerick (Unless previously sold)

A Long Established Stud Farm with World Class Pedigree on c. 286 Acres (115.74 Hectares) Overview of Kilfrush Stud: of in 1863. In 1969 the house was sold and Overview of Kilfrush Stud: purchased by an Irish American Mr. In 1969 the house was sold and John A. Mulcahy on 220 acres of purchased by an Irish American Mr. Kilfrush Stud is a superb property land. Mr. Mulcahy made extensive John A. Mulcahy on 220 acres of on circa 281 acres (113.719 hectares) renovations to the house and added Kilfrush Stud is a superb property land. Mr. Mulcahy made extensive with extensive residence, gate lodge, a new wing. He also purchased the on circa 281 acres (113.719 hectares) renovations to the house and added manager’s residence, 2 staff houses, adjoining farm bringing the total area with extensive residence, gate lodge, a new wing. He also purchased the apartment and 73 boxes with various to approximately 281 acres. manager’s residence, 2 staff houses, adjoining farm bringing the total area ancillary facilities provided for the apartment and 73 boxes with various to approximately 281 acres. full operation of a successful breed- Richard Nixon the 37th President of ancillary facilities provided for the ing enterprise. the United States stayed in Kilfrush full operation of a successful breed- Richard Nixon the 37th President of House in October 1970, as part of a ing enterprise. the United States stayed in Kilfrush The land is primarily in one block three day visit and a lot of the reno- House in October 1970, as part of a with an internal road system giving vation/ extension works to the house The land is primarily in one block three day visit and a lot of the reno- access to all the paddocks. There is correlated with this visit. Mr. Mulca- with an internal road system giving vation/ extension works to the house superb mature timber throughout the hy sold Kilfrush to Mr. Jean Pierre access to all the paddocks. There is correlated with this visit. Mr. Mulca- farm and all boundaries providing Binet in 1978. superb mature timber throughout the hy sold Kilfrush to Mr. Jean Pierre excellent natural shelter. The land it- farm and all boundaries providing Binet in 1978. self is good quality limestone, ideally Kilfrush had been used as a dairy excellent natural shelter. The land it- suited for grass growth. The success farm and it was only after 1978 that self is good quality limestone, ideally Kilfrush had been used as a dairy from the stud itself indicates that the it began to be converted into a full suited for grass growth. The success farm and it was only after 1978 that land has the ability to produce qual- self – contained bloodstock oper- from the stud itself indicates that the it began to be converted into a full ity, having bred over 80 Group and ation. Initial works commenced in land has the ability to produce qual- self – contained bloodstock oper- Stakes winners. 1980 including fencing and draining ity, having bred over 80 Group and ation. Initial works commenced in of all the lands. It was at this point Stakes winners. 1980 including fencing and draining that many of the stable yards were of all the lands. It was at this point Background & History: constructed and the main house itself that many of the stable yards were underwent further renovation. Background & History: constructed and the main house itself The Kilfrush Estate House was underwent further renovation. designed by C.F AndersonThe house in circa is surrounded The lakeby mature to the timberfront of the house was The Kilfrush Estate House was 1835 as part of a largerand demesne two walled for gardens.Thecreated in house circa overlooks1991/1992 and it is designed by C.F Anderson in circa The lake to the front of the house was Joseph Gubbins who was the land- naturally supplied from drains under a lake which was constructed in the early 1990’s 1835 as part of a larger demesne for created in circa 1991/1992 and it is lord and later to become High Sheriff a section of the lands. Joseph Gubbins who was the land- naturally supplied from drains under of County Limerick andin 1863. which forms a superb visual amenity to lord and later to become High Sheriff a section of the lands. the main residence. KILFRUSH STUD, KNOCKLONG, CO. LIMERICK, IRELAND.

For Sale by Public Auction 24th July 2019 at 3.00pm In Dunraven Arms, Adare, Co. Limerick (unless previously sold)

Kilfrush is a superb stud farm steeped in history with a IN THE HEART OF SCARTEEN The M8 motorway can be accessed at HUNT COUNTRY Junction 9 close to the town of Cashel, delightful Georgian Residence together with guest wing, circa 40km from the property. Kilfrush Location: The property is located to the Stud is approximately 2 hours 30 gate lodge, staff houses, Managers house and 73 boxes on south east of Limerick City between minutes drive from Dublin and Rosslare circa 286 acres (115.74 hectares) in a wonderful private the town of Hospital and the village of respectively. Airport is 1 hour. The Knocklong on the R513, c.38 km Adare nearest town to the property is Hospital setting, surrounded by mature landscaped gardens and Manor Hotel & Golf Club, c.35km from which is circa 2km to the North West Limerick City and 56km from Shannon and the small rural village of Knocklong sheltered, with extensive variety of mature timber. International Airport. is located (2km) to the south east. Tipperary, Charleville and are all within ½ hour drive. Overview of Kilfrush Stud

Kilfrush Stud is a superb property The land itself is good quality limestone, In 1969 the house was sold and purchased Kilfrush had been used as a dairy farm and on circa 286 acres (115.74 hectares) with ideally suited for grass growth. The success by an Irish American Mr. John A. Mulcahy it was only after 1978 that it began to be extensive residence, guest wing, gate lodge, from the stud itself indicates that the land on 220 acres of land. Mr. Mulcahy made converted into a full self – contained manager’s residence, 2 staff houses, has the ability to produce quality, having extensive renovations to the house and bloodstock operation. Initial works apartment and 73 boxes with various bred over 80 Group and Stakes winners. added a new wing. He also purchased the commenced in 1980 including fencing and ancillary facilities provided for the full adjoining farm bringing the total area to draining of all the lands. It was at this point operation of a successful breeding BACKGROUND & HISTORY approximately 286 acres. that many of the stable yards were enterprise. constructed and the main house itself The Kilfrush Estate House was designed by Richard Nixon the 37th President of the underwent further renovation. The land is primarily in one block with an C.F Anderson in circa 1835 as part of a United States stayed in Kilfrush House in internal road system giving access to all the larger demesne for Joseph Gubbins who October 1970, as part of a three day visit The lake to the front of the house was paddocks. There is superb mature timber was the landlord and later to become High and a lot of the renovation/ extension works created in circa 1991/1992 and it is throughout the farm and all boundaries Sheriff of County Limerick in 1863. to the house correlated with this visit. naturally supplied from drains under a providing excellent natural shelter. Mr. Mulcahy sold Kilfrush to Mr. Jean Pierre section of the lands. Binet in 1978.

The rooms are all spacious with high ceilings and superb plasterwork. Kilfrush – The Main REsidence

The main residence comprises a detached eight bay–two storey house built, in circa 1835 with five bay – side elevation. The house was renovated and extended initially in time for President Nixon’s arrival in 1970 and again in circa 1980.

Overall the entire is in good condition throughout with extensive accommodation of approximately 1,027 sq.m (11,054 sq.ft) in the original house. In addition there is generous accommodation in the Guest Wing. The rooms are all spacious with high ceilings and superb plasterwork.

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’ & ‘Adam Style’ fireplaces throughout the house and other features which make the property an ideal house for entertaining with the benefit of also being a very comfortable family home. En-suite Ground Floor First Floor Ensuite Bathroom Bedroom Dressing Room

Ensuite Ensuite Ensuite En-Suite Bathroom Bathroom Bathroom Landing Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom En-Suite

Dressing Dressing Dressing Room Room Room Bedroom Hall

Games Room Bathroom

En-Suite Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Study Bathroom Reception Master To Guest Wing Games Bedroom Room

Drawing Room Study Sun Room

Changing Hall Room Third Floor Laundry

Dressing Sta Breakfast Bar Pantry Restrooms Room En-Suite Dining Room Sauana Room

Ante Workshop Cold Room Room Dining Room Gym Ante Room Dining Room Kilfrush – The Main REsidence

The overall accommodation briefly includes: KITCHEN – 4.85m x 7.70m ENSUITE GUEST / LEISURE WING: Panelled ceiling, built in presses with marble and Bathroom and dressingroom This comprises Guest Bedrooms (3) HALL – 18.7m x 5.6m stainless steel worktop and a range of cookers gas and leisure area which was added for With cornice, ornate ceiling & double staircase and electric. BEDROOM 3 – 6.0m x 8.20m the visit of President Nixon in 1970. Georgian fireplace with wooden surround Total area 1,386 sq.m (14,918 sq. ft.) BREAKFAST ROOM – 6.60m x 7.65m STAFF ACCOMMODATION Folding doors to dining room, cornice, Adam’s Staff dining room, ironing room, boiler room, ENSUITE LOBBY, ENTERTAINING AREA style fireplace, door to patio and garden. cold stores, plant room and general stores. Bathroom and dressingroom With bar, ladies and gents toilets, tv room leading to gym, swimming pool, sauna and MASTER SUITE DINING ROOM – 6.70m x 9.75m UPSTAIRS: COMPRISING 4 BEDROOMS, changing rooms. With cornice, ornate ceiling & centerpiece, 2 BATHROOMS. – 6.70m x 9.85m Adam style fireplace Adam’s style fireplace, door to butlers pantry and with marble surround BEDROOM 1 – 8.80m x 8.50m kitchen. CELLAR – 2 wine cellars. Georgian fireplace, dressing room, ensuite bath- ENSUITE room with shower w.c. & w.h.b. and doors to BEDROOM 1 – 5.60m x 6.80m Bathroom and dressingroom. DRAWING ROOM – 6.0m x 11.70m patio and garden. Magnificent room with cornice, ornate ceiling Georgian fireplace with wooden surround Hot press and linen press and Bossi fireplace. BEDROOM 2– 8.80m x 8.60m ENSUITE Georgian fireplace, dressing room, ensuite Bathroom and dressingroom STUDY – 6.90m x 5.60m bathroom with shower w.c. & w.h.b. and doors With Georgian fireplace and drinks cabinet. BEDROOM 2 – 5.60m x 8.60m to patio and garden. Georgian fireplace with wooden surround BEDROOM 3– 8.80m x 8.60m Georgian fireplace, dressing room, ensuite bathroom with shower w.c. & w.h.b and doors to patio and garden.

GENERAL LEISURE AREA Table tennis, snooker, French doors to central patio and gardens.

Third Floor

Kilfrush Stud, Yards and Lands

MAIN YARD 1: Laid out as square Courtyard This yard is located to the There are also 2 bull pens immediate east of the main residence with under a covered shed and a a total of 24 boxes including a stallion box, lofted feed house.The yard is all tack and feed rooms, 3 foaling boxes (sitting under concrete and has been very well up room), workshop and 3 pony boxes. designed and arranged for the current enterprise. The entire is in excellent condition throughout and all the boxes are fitted with There are 6 isolation boxes provided away automatic drinkers and feed pots. from the main yards and a covered 6 unit automatic walker. Separate dungstead OUTER YARD: provided behind this yard. The outer yard comprises 11 yearling boxes with 2 x 3 span hay sheds fully enclosed LARGE GARAGE. with concrete base. There is a 14 metre x 14 metre lunging ring and 5 other hay sheds ISOLATION YARD: with lean- to. This yard is located to the south of the main holding and is essentially used as an Loading ramp, American barn with 22 isolation yard with access off the main road. boxes and a tack/feed room and stocks. The yard comprises 12 stables, feed house GATE LODGE: STAFF HOUSE 1: Built in the 1980s with water, all weather turnout paddock Located just inside the main entrance, 125 sq.m (1,345 sq.ft). A compact built in 1968 with Waterville stone and two storey house located adjacent to the extending to circa 116.2 sq.m (1,250 sq.ft) main yard and comprising kitchen/ the accommodation provides kitchen, dining room, living room, office, study, dining room, living room, bathroom and bathroom and 3 bedrooms. 4 bedrooms. There is oil fired central heating and is all in good condition. STAFF HOUSE 2: Built in the 1980s 125 sq.m (1,345 sq.ft). MANAGERS HOUSE: This is almost a direct replica of staff house This is a two storey house adjacent to main 1 with added conservatory. Ideal for yard extending to circa 226.2 sq.m staff or guest accommodation. (2,434 sq.ft). The accommodation is all in excellent condition with kitchen (Aga STUD OFFICE: cooker), living room, dining room, drawing There is a stud office located in the main room, wc, sunroom and 4 bedrooms yard and it provides a number of rooms for (2 ensuite). administration in addition to toilets and kitchen. There is also a one bedroom staff apartment. KILFRUSH STUD HAS BRED MANY WINNERS OVER THE YEARS INCLUDING OVER 80 GROUP & LISTED WINNERS SOME OF WHICH ARE LISTED BELOW:- PEDIGREE: Modhish (Gr. 2 Grand Prix de Deauville) Last Tycoon (Gr. 1 Breeder’s Cup and Russian Snows (Gr. 2 Prix Royalieu) Champion Sprint Miler). Splendid Moment (Gr. 2 Prix due Chenes) No Pass No Sale (Gr. 1 Poule d’Essaie de Josr Algarhoud (Gr. 2 Gimcrack Stakes) Pouliches). Wigganthorpe (Gr. 2 Gimcrack Stakes) Caerlina (Gr. 1 Prix Diane (French Oaks) Truly A Dream (Gr. 2 E.P. Taylor Stakes) Valentine Waltz (Gr. 1 Poule d’Essaie de New Girlfriend (Gr. 2 Prix Robert Papin) Pouliches) Memphis Tennessee (Gr. 3 Ormonde Immortal Verse (Gr. 1 Coronation Stakes) Stakes) King’s Drama (Gr. 1 Sword Dance Inul Toboug (Gr. 1 Dewhurst Stakes) Stakes) Bestebreuje (Gr. 2 in USA) Cerulean Sky (Gr. 1 Prix Saint Alary) Know Heights (Gr. 2 Santa Anita) Claire Marine (Gr. 1 Matriarch Stakes & Royal Bench Group 1 Beverly Hills H) (Gr. 2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein) Truly Special (Gr. 3 Prix de Royaument) My Style (Gr. 2 Del Mar Invitational H)

PLANNING: The house is classified as a ‘Protected Structure’ in the Limerick County Development Plan.

SOLICITOR: Donal M. Gahan, Ritchie & Co., 36 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 1, D02XE16 – Tel: 01-6767277

AMENITIES Hunting: with Scarteen (Black & Tans, Duhallows, Limerick County Hounds and Tipperary Fox Hounds)

Racing: Limerick, Cork, Clonmel, Tipperary

Golf: Adare Manor, Castletroy, Charleville

Shooting: Ample rough shooting in the area.

LANDS: The entire property extends to circa 286 The lands are classified in the Soils map acres (115.74 hectares) and is all laid out of County Limerick as a combination of in grass with post and rail fencing and an ‘Elton’’ and ‘Howardstown’ series. internal road system accessing the various paddocks (20). There is superb shelter There are charming walks through the throughout with piped water to each wooded shelter belt around the farm. paddock. The farm is ideal for grass production and has been well managed SERVICES: by the present owners. Private water (3 wells), Septic tanks, ESB and telephone where applicable.There is oil fired central heating provided to most of the ancillary staff accommodation although we understand that the office and 1 bedroom apartment has electric storage heating. These particulars are issued by Jordan Town and Country Estate Agents on the understanding that any negotiations respecting the property mentioned are conducted through them. Every care is taken in preparing particulars but the firm do not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracy in the particulars and terms of the property referred to, or for any expense that may be incurred in visiting same, should it prove unsuitable or have been let, sold or withdrawn. Applicants are advised to make an appointment through us before viewing and are respectfully requested to report their opinion after inspection. Should the above not be suitable please let us know your exact requirements. Any reasonable offer will be submitted to the owner for consideration. © Jordan Town & CountryEstate Agents 2019. PSRA Reg No. 001536. All maps produced by permission of the Ordnance Survey Ireland License No. AU 0007519 © Government of Ireland. KILFRUSH STUD, KNOCKLONG, CO. LIMERICK, IRELAND

For Sale by Public Auction 24th July 2019 at 3.00pm In Dunraven Arms, Adare, Co. Limerick (Unless previously sold)

ENNIS Killaloe

Galway DIRECTIONS Shannon Limerick Take the M7 to Limerick from the North THURLES Doon Lahinch Roscrea and after Junction 29 take the R512, at the Nenagh Adare Shannon Roundabout take the 2nd Tarbert DoonBeg Ennis Limerick Exit on to Kilmallock Road (R512) after Newcastle Listowel Bansha West Adare 6 miles turn left onto the R514 and then Cashel Kilmallock Kilfrush turn right onto the R513 which brings Charleville Waterford Charleville Tralee Tralee Mitchelstown you to Knocklong, just before the Mallow

Killarney Dungarvan Village the property is on the left. Mitchelstown Macroom COrk Mallow Lismore From the East take the M8 and Exit at DunGarvan Bantry Conakilty Derry Cashel and head for Golden and fermoy Millstreet Tipperary Town (N74), from DONEGAL Youghal BELFAST Killarney Tipperary take the Sligo R662 into Knocklong Blarney Cobh Village and from there Cork take the R513 the Knock VIEWING STRICTLY property is one mile BY APPOINTMENT north on the right GALWAY WITH SOLE SELLING hand side. AGENTS LIMERICK

Shannon

KILFRUSH WEXFORD STUD Jordan Town and Country Estate Agents,

CORK Contact: Patrick J. Jordan FRICS, FSCSI, Managing Director Kerry Clive Kavanagh, MRICS, MSCSI Director Edward Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Tel: 00 353 45 433550. Fax: 00 353 45 434122 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] www.jordancs.ie