Home of Champions in Kilkenny on the market for over €4m
Glebe House at Coolcullen stud farm, Co. Kilkenny
150 acres of fine Kilkenny land is new to the market with Newbridge-based Jordan Auctioneers, but that’s only half the story…
This particular holding is the home and training base of two-time Champion trainer Jim Bolger.
Glebe House at Coolcullen, Co. Kilkenny is 8km from Castlecomer, 17km from Kilkenny City and 18km from Carlow Town. It has been synonymous with international horse-racing success for over 20 years. It’s widely regarded as the engine room of one of the most influential careers in modern racing.
From this secluded and meticulously designed training hub, Bolger has trained something in the region of 2,900 winners, including 57 Group-1 Races and 13 Classic Winners. Global stars such as New Approach, St Jovite, Teofilo, Dawn Approach and Poetic Flare were all trained in Coolcullen. In addition to his achievements on the flat, he has trained multiple National Hunt winners, including two Irish Champion Hurdle winners and 4 Champion four-year-olds.
At the heart of the excellent lands, Glebe House cuts a photogenic, gracious presence. It’s a three-storey period home extending to approximately 694m2 (7,470ft2). It’s in excellent condition throughout and features multiple reception rooms and six bedrooms. There are fine original details in the décor, and the home boasts wonderful views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.
A sweeping gravel driveway and mature landscaping ensure complete privacy and a sense of timeless charm.
From a stud-farm point of view, the facilities here are world-class and include:
- 158 stables across multiple yards
- Five horse walkers, treadmill and therapy rooms
- Three outstanding gallops – grass, sand and woodchip
- Extensive barns, storage, veterinary and laboratory facilities
- Staff accommodation, including a dedicated recreational building and canteen of circa 305m2 (3,288ft2)
“This is a landmark equestrian holding; a property that has shaped the course of racing history,” says selling agent Paddy Jordan. “Its facilities, legacy, and location make it one of the most prestigious and complete training establishments to ever come to the market.”
The guide price for this once-in-a-lifetime holding is in excess of €4,000,000.
