Ballagh Castle, Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois, R32WC96

Mansfield Property Partners are delighted to offer for sale by Private Treaty this superb c. 63 Acre Residential Farm with Equestrian Facilities at Ballagh, Errill, Co Laois, (In one or more lots) contained in Folio LS3650 Cont. 25.45 Hectares – Circa 62.886 Acres This exceptional property is situated in picturesque countryside near the charming village of Errill. Its grounds include the impressive Castle Ballagh – a five-story tower constructed late 15th century complete with resident peregrine falcons. It was formerly the training yard of Cathy Harrison who was a renowned jockey, owner, trainer and breeder, accompanied by her daughter Katy, also an amateur jockey. Cathy owned and trained many National Hunt winners in an era where female jockeys were not the norm. She was awarded joint leading owner/rider in a 1980’s point to point season along with Mr Ted Walsh. Among her winners, in 1996 Cathy won the 4yo flat race (bumper) in Listowel beating top amateurs Ruby Walsh and Philip Fenton in a photo finish. In 2008 Cathy trained Ballagh-bred Move to win a flat race (bumper) in Cork ridden by her daughter Katy. Move was also Cathy’s first winner on the flat when she won the Sword Security amateur flat race in Galway in the same year. Cathy won this race again in 2013 with Mireya who was co-owned with her son, John and ridden by her daughter Katy. The property comprises a large family home, mature gardens, stables, tack room, outbuildings, barns, yards, fenced paddocks and roadways set on c63 acres of prime agricultural lands including 3 acres of forestry lands. The property will be offered in lots as follows: Lot 1: Residence, gardens, stables, tack room, outbuildings, enclosed yards, barns, lunging ring/gallop (in need of renovation), stocks and crush on c.18 acres. This modern family home extends to over 200 sq. metres of light filled and well-proportioned living space over two floors. The residence has been handsomely maintained throughout the years with accommodation comprising 3 bedrooms, 2 office/storage rooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen-dining-living space, utility, sitting room, halls and a functional attic space. The mature gardens include hundreds of bulbs, mature rose bushes, a breadth of fruit and nut trees, garden beds surrounded by attractive stone feature walls, in addition to a large polytunnel. 18 purpose-built stables, tack room and stocks surround an enclosed yard, the latter also offering an ideal space for pets such as dogs and chickens. There are also 2 large barns, outbuildings including a generously sized workshop with an additional enclosed yard with a crush. The previously used round yard and gallop will require restoration. Lot 2: c23 acres of prime agricultural land with extensive roadside frontage Lot 3: c22 acres of prime elevated agricultural land with site potential including 3 acres of forestry Lot 4: The entire Viewing Highly Recommended. Strictly By Appointment Only. Solicitors: P.P Ryan & Co., Solicitors, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, R32TYV2 Phone (0505 46145) Email: Info@ppryan.com Auctioneer: Property Partners William Mansfield, F.S.C.SI., F.R.I.C.S. Main Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, R32R86K Phone: 0505 46211/087 255 887 Email: mansfield@propertypartners.ie