The substantially sized equestrian property on 16.3 acres, on the banks of the Grand Canal, near Digby Bridge, is available for sale in two lots or in its entirety.

Lot one comprises a newly built and recently extended thatched cottage on 1.7 acres. Living space is an enviable 279sq m (3,000sq ft) and includes a front hall with fireplace, sitting room with underfloor heating, sliding sash windows and open fireplace, modern kitchen/dining room with beautiful beamed ceiling, utility, six bedrooms (all en-suite) and main bathroom. As part of lot one there are also two other newly built two-bed lodges within the courtyard of the thatched cottage which are suitable for renting or a as a small office or guest accommodation.

Lot two comprises the 'manager's house' on 14.6 acres. This is a modern three-bed two-storey build with the main living accommodation on the upper floor. It boasts two main living rooms (one onthe ground floor, the other on the first floor), bathroom and fitted kitchen.

The surrounding land is laid out in several post and rail paddocks with good shelter and natural boundaries. There is an American barn in the yard with eight boxes, manager's office, vets store and WC and a lean-to off the shed for storing hay. There is also a small lunging ring and dungsted in the yard.

Lot two also comes with full planning permission for an additonal residence of 250sq m (2,695sq ft).

The third lot comprises the entire residence on 16.3 acres of land.

Barrettstown Stud is 4km from Sallins, 8km from Naas and 35km from Dublin.

The lowdown

Address: Barrettstown Stud, Naas, Co Kildare Details: substantial equestrian property on 16.3 acres with thatched cottage, two two-bed lodges, American barn, manager's house and full planning permission for additional residence of 250sq m (2,695sq ft)
Highlights: Serious horse enthusiasts won't say neigh to this place. It meets every equine requirement . . . land, accommodation, paddocks and horse boxes.
Price: AMV 2.5m for entire; auction 10 July Agent: Jordan Auctioneers 045-433 550