THE beautiful 75-acre Millgrove Stud in Rathangan, Co Kildare, has arrived on the market and will go to public auction on Thursday, July 19th.

The delightful residential stud farm is in superb condition, situated in a quiet rural setting on the River Figile, but still just 16km from the Curragh and 30 minutes from the bustling town of Naas.

The charming five-bedroom period residence dates back to the mid-1700s and has been kept to the highest standard - a turnkey project. The house includes a conservatory porch, office, kitchen with an Aga cookers and all five bedrooms are ensuite.

As well are the main residence, there is a quaint staff cottage on the property with two ensuite rooms and a carport.

The traditional stable yard is a laid out as a square-shaped courtyard and holds plenty of character, with a lawn in the centre playing host to a flowering cherry blossom tree. There are 22 boxes in that area, including a foaling box equipped with a sitting-up room, staff shower and bedroom.

The outer yard contains a large American barn with a further 20 stable boxes – all with automatic water and swivel feed pots – a cattle yard with two silage pits, holding pens, a lunging arena and a seven span haybarn.

The 75 acres of land is all in permanent pasture and laid out in 11 divisions. There is an internal road system giving access to all paddocks. Three of those paddocks are laid out across the road and the entire property has excellent road frontage.

Located in the hub of racing and equestrian circles, Millgrove Stud is sure to attract huge interest when it goes to public auction on July 19th. Hunting enthusiasts are close to the Kildare and South County packs, while year-round racing is available nearby at the Curragh, Punchestown and Naas.

Handled by Willie Coonan of Coonan Property, Maynooth and Celbridge, Millgrove Stud will go under the hammer at 3pm on July 19th at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, Co Kildare.