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) A Long Established Stud Farm with World Class Pedigree on c. 286 Acres (115.74 Hectares) Overview of Kilfrush Stud: of County Limerick 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. Cork 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 Mitchelstown 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.