Bellevuehouse, Marshalstown, Castledermot, Co. Kildare, R14XP03

An Excellent Opportunity REA Dawson are delighted to present to the market by public auction in the Clanard Court Hotel Athy Co Kildare R14FY90 on Wednesday the 9th of December (UPS) a superb mid Georgian period residence, stables, farm outbuildings and lands extending to c.79.98 acres (c.32.367 hectares), all contained in a single block on both sides of the public road. The property includes a charming three-storey over semi basement Georgian house built in the late 1700 or early 1800 hundreds and is approached via a sweeping entrance set back from the public road. A number of traditional stone-built out offices and stables accompany the residence. Providing an excellent opportunity for all types of farming practices and equestrian enterprises. The holding, currently in grass, is well laid out in large, easily managed fields. The property will be offered in the following lots: Lot 1: Residence and outbuildings on c.5.994 acres Lot 2: Non-residential holding of c.12.205 acres Lot 3: (Lot 1 and 2 Combined) Residence and outbuildings on c. 18.199 acres Lot 4: Non-residential holding of c.46.815 acres Lot 5: Non-residential holding of c.14.969 acres Lot 6: The entire holding of c.79.983acres Location The property is conveniently situated just off the R448 (Kilcullen–Castledermot) Road: c.1 km from Moone village c.7 km Baltinglass c.3 km from Castledermot c.16 km from Carlow c.18 km from Athy c.75 km from Dublin City Centre c. 10 km M9 motorway at Prumplestown The lands enjoy excellent road frontage on both sides of the public road with multiple access points. Castledermot, Athy and Carlow, are thriving market towns in the locality, providing a comprehensive range of local amenities including supermarkets, shops, pubs, restaurants, grain merchants, primary and secondary schools, as well as regular daily bus and train services from Carlow and Athy to Dublin. The property is very well situated for quality sporting and recreational activities including rugby, GAA, soccer, swimming and tennis to name a few. For racing enthusiasts, The Curragh, Punchestown and Naas Racecourses are all within 20 mins driving distance. The Residence An elegant mid Georgian three-storey over semi basement country home with distinctive granite features, built in approximately 1790 extending to circa 430 sqm The residence is constructed of cut granite stone with a rendered exterior beneath a slate roof. The house is currently occupied and whilst in good structural condition it would benefit from internal modernisation. Accommodation includes Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway Fitted Kitchen Utility Room Separate wc, whb Back Hallway Granite stone stairway to basement First Floor: Hallway has original period moulded Georgian ornate plastered ceiling Drawing Room with marble fireplace Dining Room with marble fireplace Bedroom 1 / Study Family Bathroom (wc, whb, bath, shower & hot press, double immersion) Second Floor: Bedroom 2 (Large Ensuite wc, whb & bath) with marble fireplace Bedroom 3 with cast iron fireplace, whb Third Floor: Bedroom 4 with cast iron fireplace Bedroom 5 with cast iron fireplace Semi Basement with flag stoned floor: Semi Basement with flag stoned floor: Office Old Wine Cellar Old Kitchen with Open Fireplace & draw well now covered in Old Scullery Services: Water supply from private well Septic tank drainage ESB Oil-fired water heating from AGA cooker & back boiler from open fireplace Yard and Stables Four span round roof hay shed with double lean-to A range of granite stone built out offices part lofted Old granite stone built building formally used as residence Mature gardens to front, pond/fountain, neolithic ring fort, orchard to rear with mature fruit trees 30m² timber greenhouse. Equestrian Facilities Original granite stone built stables comprising of 16 loose boxes alongside a lunging ring, potentially offering immediate operational capability in the heart of Kildare's equestrian countryside The Lands Extending to c.79.98 acres (c.32.367 ha) in total, offered in one or more lots, the holding is laid out in a single block on both sides of the public road and subdivided into well-proportioned fields. The lands are mainly in permanent pasture, although much is also suited to tillage and cereal production. The underlying limestone parent material offers excellent potential for equestrian and bloodstock use, with the lands ideally suited to the development of a quality equestrian or stud farm enterprise. The lands also benefit from a gentle gradient towards the River Lerr, providing an excellent source of natural drainage. Bellevue has a long connection with the horse industry, several winners having been bred and trained on the farm. Situated in the heartland of the irish racehorse breeding region, Bellevue is well equipped with 16 loose boxes, a lunging ring and a large barn. It is close to Punchestown, Naas and the Curragh racecourses. Bellevue for many years hosted the all-ireland Riding Club one-day event competition. Viewing of the Residence strictly by prior appointment with auctioneer Solicitor With carriage of sale: Michael O'Flaherty Crean & O'Flaherty Solicitors LLP Mill Wood, Carrickduff, Bunclody, Co. Wexford