Description

**REDUCED** A substantial Residential Farm with two fine Period Residences, Extensive Yards, Top Quality Land with Significant Sand & Gravel Deposits.

• Abbeyleix 1 mile,

• Portlaoise 8 miles

• Durrow 7 miles

• Dublin 60 miles

This is a substantial residential farm on c. 126 acres of

grass land located on the outskirts of Abbeyleix town.

The entire is approached via a tree lined avenue with

stone archway and paddocks both sides of the drive.

There is a large two storey dwelling on the property

which is currently divided into two sections and briefly

comprises large reception space and bedrooms along

with ancillary accommodation. Residence 2 was

renovated in circa 1996 and was a 4 star self catering

enterprise. In general the rooms are well proportioned

with high ceilings and other traditional features

throughout.

There is an inner yard with coach house, partially

cobbled yard and a range of ancillary houses for storage

purposes. There is also an additional farm yard with a

range of sheds for wintering approximately 200 cattle.

The land has natural boundaries, mature trees and

hedge rows throughout and is laid out in a number

of divisions all currently in grass. The property is in

an agricultural location adjoining the existing Booth

Concrete sand and gravel.

The property is located just outside the town of Abbeyleix on

a minor road linking Ballinakill and the surrouding area. The

farm is approximately 14km from Portlaoise and is located just

off the N8 which is one of the main north/south routes linking

Cork with Dublin. Abbeyleix is a heritage town which was

founded in the 18th century as an estate town by Viscount

De Vesci. There are many prestigious buildings on the main

street and the town serves as a local service centre for the

surrounding hinterland.

There is a district hospital in the town, and a number of shops

and pubs. The Father Breen Park forms the nexus for many

activities, providing fields for soccer, football and other sports,

Two schools currently exist in the town of Abbeyleix Scoil

Mhuire and South Parish School with 320 and 80 pupils

respectively catered for in each one. The town also has its

own Vocational school catering for a range of adult education

needs.

The inner yard comprises:

• Coach houses

• Partially cobbled yard

• Range of other ancillary buildings

OuTeR yARD:

• 3 span hay shed with lean-to

• Additional lean-to

• 4 span hay shed with 2 lean-tos

• Concrete base yard

• Machinery shed

• Cattle shed for bedding

• There are a range of stone buildings and holding pens

as cattle handling facilities outside.

The land has natural boundaries and hedgerows

throughout. It is all laid out in grass and has been

maintained to a high standard by the

present owner.

There are some superb beech,

oak, horse-chestnut and ash trees

along with tremendous shelter

throughout. There is approximately

along with €8,300 in RePS and adisadvantaged payment of

As a former diary farm there is an

internal road network gaining easy

access to all the paddocks for ease

of management. The land is all

top quality, in permanent pasture

and is also suitable for bloodstock /

equestrian purposes with a portion

ideally suitable for gallops.

There is significant sand, gravel

and rock deposits on the land a

preliminary geophysical survey

has been completed (information

available on request)

Residence 1 extends to c.3,500sq.ft. (325sq.m.)comprising

kitchen, utility, diningroom, drawingroom, playroom/office,

on the first return there is an ensuite bedroom, on the second

floor there is a bathroom and three bedrooms. There is also a

basement which is suitable for a wine cellar and an attic suitable

for conversion.

Refurbished in 1996 extending to 2,300 sq.ft. (213sq.m.)

includes 3 bedrooms, bathroom, two large drawing rooms and a

kitchen.

Outside there are a range of mature trees and lawns to the front

and side of the existing house with a pebble and tarmacadam

drive there is also an existing river which flows adjacent to the

house.

There is excellent hunting available with a number of

packs nearby including Laoise, Carlows & Kildares.

excellent trout and salmon fishing available close by.

• Shooting:

There is a choice of driven pheasant shoots within 20

minutes

The golf enthusiast is well catered for in the

surrounding area with a number of quality 18 hole

golf courses all within close proximity including The

Heritage Killenard, Abbeyleix, Carlow & Mountrath.

Punchestown, Naas, Gowran and the Curragh

All located in the nearby towns including, Abbeyleix,

Portlaosie, Naas, Newbridge, Kildare Outlet Village,

Carlow and Kilkenny.

Freehold

The entire has a private well and septic tank system

together with mains services such as eSB,telephone etc.

White & Company, Market Square, Abbeyleix, Co.Laois

Location of Property

From Dublin: Take the N7 to Portlaoise and at second roundabout (opposite Midway Hotel) take the N8 to Abbeyleix. Proceed through the town and take the left turn at end of town. Proceed up that road until you see stone entrance with Jordan sign on the right hand side. From Cork: Take the main N8 road until you arrive in Abbeyleix. you will pass the Manor Hotel on your right hand side. Take the next immediate right and proceed on that road until you see stone entrance with Jordan sign on the right hand side.

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