Spring Lodge On C.40.46 Ha (C.100 Acres)

For Sale by Private Treaty

Manister, Croom, Co. Limerick, Ireland

’’A wonderful limestone holding with a proven track record of producing world class racehorses’’.

Location:

The property is situated c.6.5kms off the N20 and is accessed via a secondary road network with Limerick racecourse c.6.5km, Limerick city c.17km and Shannon International Airport c.38km.

Description:

An exceptional turnkey breeding complex, superbly positioned in a delightful setting with panoramic views over rolling countryside and the Galtee mountains. It is located close to the historical village of Adare and just a 15 minute drive from Limerick City. The property also benefits from an excellent road network via the N20 and M7.

Spring Lodge is situated within the ‘Golden Vale’ of Ireland being identified as one of the ‘hot spots’ of Ireland’s thoroughbred breeding sector being adjacent to Gr.1 producing stud farms – Rathmore, Croom, Manister, Ballyphilip & Caherass Stud to name but a few. The stud benefits from a superb infrastructure with a high standard of equipment installed throughout and has an enviable record as a breeding ground for exceptional racehorses.

The farm is split into two divisions (c.39 & c.61 acres) with the main yard and manager’s house being situated on the smaller holding. Both plots have excellent road frontage, and are accessed via electric security gates and beech hedged driveways. Overall, the land is ideally suited for any arable or grass-based enterprise.

Accommodation:

A completely renovated and extended two storey farmhouse comprising of entrance porch, utility room, kitchen, open plan diningroom / living room, bathroom, two bedrooms (both ensuite). To the rear there is a derelict single storey building which has full planning permission to be converted into a one bed apartment.

Stud Yard:

– Purpose built 20 box courtyard parallel to the residence with tack room, veterinary box (with stocks), feed room and office.
– A 9-span barn, incorporating 15 loose boxes, with concrete floor and services.
– A 8-span barn with concrete floor and services.
– A 6 bay horse walker, lunging ring and an extensive hardcore area all situated to the rear of the courtyard.
– 15 paddocks all in grass with stock proof fencing and water laid on.
– Private water supply.
– Electric security gates.

Land:

The lands extend to a total area of c.100 acres (c.40.46 ha) including the house and yards. It is regular in shape, all in grass and is laid out in 15 well sized divisions with stock proof fencing. The land is top quality, limestone based with well maintained hedgerows which provides superb shelter. All the pasture consists of mature grassland ideal for raising bloodstock as well as other livestock animals.

Services:

Private water supply with electricity, gas fired heating, telephone & septic tank drainage.

Amenities:

The river Maigue provides excellent fishing close by.
Adare’s Friday Market provides a wide range of culinary delights.
Hunting with the Limericks.
Greyhound racing at Limerick stadium.
Rugby at Thomond Park following Munster.
Horse racing at Limerick, Tipperary & Cork.
Golf at the world-renowned Adare Manor.

Solicitor with carriage of sale:

James St. John Dundon, Dundon Callanan Solicitors LLP, 17 The Crescent, Limerick V94 FXT7