From time to time, standout holdings come to the market, distinguished by a single defining feature. In the case of Sampson’s Court, the potential unfolds gradually, revealing layer after layer of opportunity.

Known as a breeding ground for fine horses, the stud farm has produced multiple elite show jumpers under Austin Quigley’s breeding programme, including some international competitors at Wembley in London and Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, UK.

Listed with Stokes Property, the farm includes a large three-bedroom house, extensive equine and cattle facilities, and 119ac of land with some quarrying potential.

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In good condition throughout, the two-storey farmhouse extends to 152 sq m. Having been upgraded over the years, the property includes a modern kitchen and bathrooms, along with a single-storey rear extension that was completed 10 years ago, creating a large family room.

An American-style barn houses loose boxes.
While the equestrian amenities are the highlight of the yard, the holding also operates as a drystock farm, so the area is equipped for both.

A substantial 45m x 12m fenced sand lunging ring sits to the side of the house, dwarfing the main residence in terms of length. Beyond the arena, a 360 sq m American-style barn contains 12 loose boxes, with room for a further four.

Cattle-handling facilities include a slatted shed and haybarn with lean-to. Additional workshop and storage space are available in the form of a large outbuilding and three-bay machinery shed.

The farm includes a three-bedroom farmhouse.

The farm features a substantial sand arena.

Laid out in clearly defined divisions, the land has been well-maintained over the years; 33ac were planted with forestry several decades ago and, at the time, the owners invested in the construction of a new internal roadway system and modern fencing to support this.

The remaining 86ac of land is good-quality pasture, actively farmed and periodically reseeded.

Along with the turnkey bloodstock and drystock operations, the holding presents an untapped quarrying opportunity. Certain areas of the land contain sand and gravel deposits suited for potential extraction, a process which has already been undertaken successfully on a neighbouring farm. A survey commissioned by the current owners and carried out by Minerex Environmental is available to support this indication.

Aerial view of the farm, where the quarrying efforts on the neighbouring property can be seen.

One of the horses enjoying the land at Sampsons Court, Ballinakill, Co Laois.

Located in Ironmills, Co Laois, the holding is 4km southeast of Ballinakill village, while the towns of Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny and Abbeyleix, Co Laois, are within a 10km radius.

With such broad appeal, the farm has been attracting interest from equestrian professionals as well as sand and gravel operators. Guided in the region of €3m and for sale by private treaty, Sampson’s Court presents opportunity at every turn.