THE magnificent Castlesize Lodge Stud, a Georgian residence set on 36 acres near Naas in Co Kildare, is going to auction next month, and a house of this calibre is a rare find.

With stunning 10ft high ceilings and feature picture windows, the views from the home of the bounding River Liffey and countryside are a real treat.

The 483sq m house is the home of former champion jockey Liam Ward, who famously rode Nijinsky to victory in the 1970 Irish Derby. For such a big house, it only has four bedrooms, all ensuite, but they are most impressive, especially the master bedroom with its huge dressing room and dual aspect windows, all fitted with shutters.

The sitting room has a beautiful feature fire place with marble surround, while the kitchen, the heart of the home, is fitted with an Aga cooker and looks out onto the walled garden which is fully intact with lovely rose beds.

The 4ft wide staircase is another breath taking aspect of the home, and again, big windows overlook the property. There is also a two-bedroom gatelodge with central heating, and a two-bedroom gardener’s cottage with an alarm system fitted.

The courtyard with eight stables to the rear of the residence

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The 36 acres are in superb order and, laid out in stud-railed paddocks, are perfect for keeping bloodstock. A beautiful old courtyard to the rear of the residence is home to eight stables with working sliding doors.

There are also a number of other outbuildings and sheds, as well as a dog kennels and workshop/garage space.

Selling agent Willie Coonan of Coonan Property, Maynooth and Celbridge, describes the property as “one of the finest country houses I have ever had to sell”.

Castlesize will go under the hammer at 3pm on Wednesday, October 9th at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 2. The advised minimum value (AMV) on the property is €3 million.

Castlesize is going to auction on Wednesday, October 9th in the Shelbourne Hotel