Ratoath 10 acre property ideal for equestrian life
Ratoath has always being a very popular location, particularly for anybody associated with the equestrian industry as it is in the middle of hunting and racing country. Ideal for those who follow equestrian pursuits as a lifestyle or a career is a residence on 10 acres at Bodeen, Ratoath, to be auctioned at the end of the month by Collier Jackson Stops. The property, available in one or more lots, is going under the hammer on Wednesday 30th July in Tattersalls, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, and has planning for a new home. Located on a quiet country road in Bodeen, 2km from Ratoath village, this property benefits for all advantages country living has to offer yet it is still located within an easy commute of Dublin city centre, which is about 27kms/16 miles away. The existing house is approached by a long driveway framed by mature hedgerows. It comprises of three bedrooms, however full planning permission has been obtained to construct a new 3,677 square feet residence. According to the agents, this sale represents a unique opportunity to acquire a well laid out small holding with exceptional potential owing to its appealing location, planning permission for new residence, extensive road frontage (130 metres not including avenue), two separate entrances and further site potential (subject to planning permission). Accommodation is approximately 1,000 square feet comprising entrance hall, kitchen, utility, living room, dining room, sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The lands, which provide good grazing, are laid out in three well proportioned paddocks and are well fenced with mature boundaries. The farmyard has a two span hayshed and its own access gate from the road. Services include septic tank, electricity, oil fired central heating, and mains water. This is an area with much to offer those interest in country pursuits - within easy boxing distance are a choice of five hunts, fishing for salmon and brown trout on dry fly by arrangement on the nearby River Boyne. Racecourses at Navan and Fairyhouse are nearby, as are access to a number of equestrian events, cross country and trials, together with a choice of golf courses including the Black Bush Golf Club and of course the much anticipated Killeen Castle Golf Course and Country Club (opening soon), which when complete will incorporate a five start hotel and spa along with a Jack Nicklaus Golf Course outside Dunshaughlin. Bodeen is to be auction in three lots: Lot one is three-bed bungalow on about 6.5 acres with full planning permission for 3,677 square feet detached residence, guiding €750,000. Lot two is a circa three acre paddock with good road frontage and a hayshed, suitable for sites (subject to planning permission), with an AMV of €250,000. Lot three is the entire, valued at €1 million. Viewing is by prior appointment with the sole selling agents, Collier Jackson Stops, 19-26 Hambleden House, Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2, (01) 633 3700 or www.colliersjs.com.