DROMONA House, Eddie and Zoe Hales’ renowned National Hunt nursery on 32 acres in Dundrum, Co Tipperary, is for sale by public auction by Maher Auctioneers, Cashel, Co Tipperary, on October 4th.

Many well-known horses have come from this yard. The first of those is J.P. McManus’ Cheltenham legend Spot Thedifference who Eddie bought in 1996. Then there was Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Don Cossack and multiple Grade 1 winner Quito De La Roque, among others.

Eddie has decided on a change of tack in his career. In his own words: “No doom no gloom, I had a great time training.”

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a ready made equestrian yard with history.

The equestrian facilities include two gallops, a six-horse walker, a large outdoor sand arena as well as over 30 stables. There is a self-catering three bedroom apartment off the courtyard.

It is not only horse training that has massive history. The main house is a Georgian property with many of the original features.

On the ground floor, there are three reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and an office. There are also six bedrooms with two ensuites and a separate bathroom. It also boasts a basement the entire area of the house, which could be an ideal cellar.

Nick Maher said: “This is a chance for someone to relocate a home and a business to a ready made equestrian farm, it would be ideal for a show jumping or eventing yard as well as a pre-training yard.”

The property will be go to public auction on October 4th in Mikey Ryans, Cashel, at 2pm.

The property can be purchased in one or two lots. Lot A comprises 20 acres and Lot B approximately 12 acres with the house and stables.