Skidoo Farm, Swords, Co. Dublin, A41YY39

Skidoo Farm is a highly productive mixed enterprise, incorporating arable, livestock and stud operations, and has also operated as a commercial dairy enterprise in recent years. Extending to about 237 acres, the farm is ideally located in an exceptionally accessible setting close to the M1 motorway. It benefits from an extensive range of modern farm buildings and a well-appointed stable courtyard, complemented by traditional outbuildings and a recently renovated farmhouse. Skidoo Farm is offered for sale as a whole or in up to 2 lots. Skidoo House Skidoo House is centrally positioned at the heart of the farm, enjoying a commanding and private setting. Extending to approximately 7,357 square feet, the property offers well-balanced accommodation with four principal reception rooms and five bedrooms, with the formal living spaces arranged on the ground floor and bedroom accommodation at first-floor level. The house is accessed via a bell-mouth entrance and a tree-lined driveway. At the centre of the home is a newly extended open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room, a spectacular, light-filled space designed for modern family living. While the exterior of the house has been recently refurbished, with all major structural and essential works completed, including the roof, windows, plumbing, and electrics, the interior remains unfinished. This presents a rare opportunity for a new owner to complete and personalise the home to their own taste and specification. Stable Courtyard Positioned to the rear of the house is an impressive stable courtyard, comprising 35 well-appointed loose boxes arranged around a central grass courtyard, creating both a functional and attractive setting. The layout offers excellent practicality for equestrian use, with ample circulation space and ease of access throughout. The courtyard includes useful storage areas, with additional lofted accommodation overhead, providing valuable space for fodder, bedding and general equipment. This well-designed complex combines efficiency with charm, making it ideally suited to both private and commercial equestrian operations. Farmyard Positioned just north of the residence and accessed via a separate farm entrance, the principal farmyard comprises an extensive range of high-quality agricultural buildings. These facilities are exceptionally well equipped for the housing and handling of cattle, while also providing ample general-purpose storage. The yard also includes a former dairy unit, offering further versatility for a range of farming enterprises. The farmyard and its handling facilities have been carefully designed to create a free-flowing and highly efficient layout, ensuring ease of operation while minimising stress on livestock. The buildings themselves are flexible and adaptable, suitable for a variety of agricultural uses. There are wide feed passages and feed barriers with headlocks. A notable feature of the yard is the extensive concrete aprons and generous areas of hardstanding, providing excellent space for feeding livestock, machinery storage and manoeuvring. Farmland The ring-fenced holding comprises well-proportioned fields, currently all in grass, yet equally well suited to arable cropping or equestrian use. The land is presented in a single, well-configured block, offering excellent accessibility for large machinery and facilitating the efficient movement of livestock and bloodstock throughout the farm via its excellent network of internal tracks. Bound by mature hedgerows, stud railing and stock-proof fencing, the land is free-draining and benefits from approximately 1.5 kilometres of road frontage. The topography is predominantly level with a southerly elevation, rising gently from around 18 metres (59 feet) above sea level at the southern boundary to approximately 30 metres (99 feet) at the northern end. Ideally positioned between Swords and Ashbourne, the holding enjoys a prime and highly accessible location, well suited to a wide range of agricultural enterprises. A notable feature of the land is its proven versatility, with the capacity to grow a broad range of crops. Skidoo Lodge Positioned along the southern boundary of the farm and accessed directly from the R108, is a charming two-bedroom bungalow, which offers an additional residential unit within the holding. The property comprises a comfortable living room and a well-proportioned kitchen/dining area, providing practical and flexible accommodation. The lodge presents an ideal opportunity for use as staff accommodation, a guest residence, or a potential rental property, further enhancing the overall versatility and income potential of the farm. Location & Amenities Located just off the R108, Skidoo Farm is highly accessible, situated in the prime lands of North County Dublin. Conveniently positioned just 5 km from the M1 motorway (connecting Dublin to Belfast) the farm benefits from excellent transportation links. Dublin’s International Airport is 5 km distant, whilst Dublin Port is 20 km away, offering daily sailings to the UK and mainland Europe. Swords (5 km) offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping, restaurants and sporting facilities. There are two shopping centres, Swords Central and the Pavilions Shopping Centre, which offer a wide variety of amenities. Dublin City Centre, located 22 kilometres away, offers the full range of amenities, services and culture expected from a capital city. The surrounding area has a wide variety of quality sporting and recreational activities. Skidoo Farm is bound by the Roganstown Golf Club on the southern boundary. There are a number of championship golf courses within a short drive. Racegoers are well catered for with Fairyhouse and Leopardstown Racecourses nearby, both of which host a multitude of fine racing events throughout the year. North County Dublin is recognised as one of Ireland’s premier agricultural regions with productive dairy and tillage farms, and as such has a well-developed agricultural infrastructure, including a good selection of agricultural merchants, milk processors and agricultural machinery suppliers. It is also home to a number of renowned stud farms and is well-served for the equestrian sector. North Dublin's climate is ideal for both tillage and soft fruit production due to its moderate temperatures, reliable rainfall and well-drained soils. These conditions support the growth of high-quality cereals and root crops, as well as soft fruits like strawberries and raspberries.