SOME 206 acres of grassland in old pasture with planning permission has come to the market in Newtown, Rathbride on the Curragh in Co Kildare.

Located near the Curragh Racecourse, close to the Old Vic gallops, the land is laid out in a number of divisions and is being offered in separate lots or in its entirety. Enjoying plenty of road frontage, the farm can be accessed from the Rathbride road and there is an internal road through the land, allowing easy management of animals.

The land is surrounded by well-maintained stud railed fencing, hedges and ditches, as well as the divisions of land being well fenced. In addition, there is circa 10 acres of forestry included in the parcel.

Perhaps the most appealing element of the package is the planning permission to build a house and further equestrian buildings on the land (planning reference KCC 11999). There are proposed plans for a large residence (which can be viewed online) and currently there is a derelict cottage and farmyard which would benefit from some renovation.

The farm is situated within the bloodstock capital of Ireland with three racecourses nearby. The Curragh, the home of the Irish classics, is within hacking distance, and the home of Irish National Hunt racing, at Punchestown, is 20 minutes away. Naas racecourse is also very convenient, just 15 km away on the N7 motorway.

Newtown is the perfect parcel of land for an equestrian enthusiast looking to relocate to the heart of thoroughbred country in Co Kildare, or indeed a trainer looking to invest in their own training facility surrounded by the best facilities in the country.

Located just 5km from the bustling town of Newbridge, sport horse lovers are also catered for, with CoilÓg Equestrian Centre and JAG Equestrian both within a half an hour’s drive.

The farm is brought to the market by selling agent Richard Brophy of Goffs Property, Kill, Co Kildare, and is for sale by private treaty.