Jordan Auctioneers finished off a superb selling season of public auctions with the sale of the iconic former premises of the Leinster Leader Local Newspaper. The property comprised of a 3-storey main office building containing c. 530 sq.m. (c. 5,705 sq.ft.) of accommodation with reception area, offices, canteen, boardroom and toilets. With a single storey to the rear mainly open plan printing area containing c. 975 sq.m. (c. 10,495 sq.ft.) of accommodation. Adjoining the offices was a 2-storey residence containing c. 177 sq.m. (c. 1,906 sq.ft.) of accommodation.

In an inspiring journey that spans over half a century, our founder Paddy Jordan, has left an indelible mark on Ireland's property market and the horse racing industry. Specialising in high-quality land sales and stud farms, Paddy’s influence extends from fostering the entrance of Middle Eastern players into Irish horse racing, to facilitating major property sales and shaping Kildare's development as a commercial hotspot. We sum up his interview with Miriam Mulcahy from the Irish Times and briefly delve into his remarkable career, his impactful transactions, and the evolving trends in Ireland's property market.

We are delighted to bring to the market this magnificent detached two storey family home in an idyllic country setting offering total privacy and yet only a short drive to the Curragh c. 3 km, Newbridge 7½ km, Kildare Town 4.8 km, Dublin City Centre is c. 30 minute drive with the Airport accessible in 45 minutes. The house which was built in 2002 is well set back from the local road and approached via a recessed entrance with electric gates on to a mature site with yard and paddock giving a total area of 3 acres containing over 3,045 sq.ft. plus 800 sq.ft. storage on the top floor. The house was architecturally designed and offers spacious light filled accommodation with a BER Rating of B3.

Jordan Auctioneers have been instructed as joint selling agents of one of the world’s most famous and historic stud farms, Haras de Fresnay-le Buffard located in the heart of the prestigious Normandy breeding and horse racing region, which has been placed on the market by the Niarchos Family who been breeding and racing thoroughbreds for more than 45 years, with their interests spanning four continents. The majority of the family’s bloodstock is focused in Europe (across the UK, Ireland France and Germany) and the USA where they have cultivated an elite broodmare band through generations of breeding racehorses. They remain, to this day, one of the largest and most successful international owner-breeders in racing’s history.

I left CBA in 1992 and set up Jordan Auctioneers shortly after. Joined by Liam Hargaden who had been working with me in CBA. His father, John Hargaden was a great pal of mine. He asked me to take his son on for a week’s experience working in property, that was over 30 years ago and he is still with me today.

I first started working in the property business in 1968 and in February that year I joined a company called Hassett and Fitzsimons, originally in Marlborough Street and then moved to 51 Dawson Street where Colliers are based now.  I studied in the College of Commerce in Rathmines and obtained a Diploma in Auctioneering and Estate Agency (Dip AEA). I remained with them until 1971 and then joined up with a great pal of mine Gerry Slattery, a former President of the IAVI, who was CEO of Warren Estates, based in Gorey and Enniscorthy.  I joined them with a view to opening an office in Carlow where I was from. We set up in Dublin Street in Carlow.

Jordan Auctioneers are are delighted to present to the market this well renowned and landmark property which has considerable potential and benefits from an established commercial use. Set in a highly desirable location midway between Naas & Kilcullen (both c. 6km) with direct frontage onto the R448 (old Dublin Road) of over 20 meters. The property benefits from easy accessibility to the M7 Motorway and the M9 Motorway.

Jordan Auctioneers are excited to bring this L-shaped land holding to the market which extends to approx. 23.6 acres (9.55 hectares)and provides an industrial zoned land bank in a strategic location. The site has dual road frontage along the entire southern and western boundaries, with access currently provided from the Baroda Road. The subject lands are near Great Connell Business Park situated on the south east side of the Great Connell Road approx. 1.5 km south east of Newbridge Town Centre. The surrounding area is a mix of industrial, residential and agricultural uses with adjoining occupiers including Pfizer, KDP Ireland (Keurig Dr. Pepper), Murphy International Limited, recently developed Lidl Distribution Centre also closeby with the construction of the new Primark Distribution Hub which has just commenced along with the recent announcement that Drinks company Diageo, which owns Guinness, is to build a new €200m brewery (which will be the second largest in the country) on a greenfield site at Littleconnell near Newbridge town.

Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents have been instructed in the most unusual property known as Jerpoint Walled Garden a contemporary residence in a wonderful private enclosed setting on c. 2 acres near Mount Juliet on the River Nore. County Kilkenny became the home to Sonja Landweer(1933-2019) the renowned “Dutch Potter” and Barrie Cooke(1931-2014) the well-known Expressionist artist. Their only daughter, Aoine Landweer-Cooke, returned to Ireland, Jerpoint, where Sonja and Aoine, together with architect Martin Mulligan designed a sophisticated contemporary two storey dual occupancy dwelling, a light filled eco space in an ancient setting. Over the years Jerpoint has been a sanctum and oasis for many artists and poets including Seamus and Marie Heaney, John Montague, Ted Hughes, appointed Poet Laureate in 1984. For the past 45+ years Jerpoint has been a haven, an alive, exciting and rich environment, holding many vibrant memories.

Jordan Auctioneers successfully sold 104 acres by Public Auction on Monday last. Before a large attendance of about 60 people the entire was offered for sale in several lots before being sold in its entirety for a price of €1,850,000 to a local farming family. There was strong interest in all the lots, but the combined package generated the best price with several active bidders.

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge has received instructions to offer for sale the former premises of the Late Ned Gowing, MRCVS which comprises a fine detached bungalow c. 2,558 sq.ft. of spacious living accommodation together with a detached veterinary facility, American Barn and ancillary facilities together with a derelict cottage and site at Pollardstown, The Curragh. Ned Gowing, MRCVS was an internationally acclaimed veterinary surgeon and this unique property has huge potential for setting up a veterinary practice/equestrian business/training yard.

The second of our April auction properties is Mill House, one of the best farms to come on the market in Co. Kildare for some time with a farmhouse, old yard and 103 acres of the top-quality land. Mill house is a traditional two storey farmhouse of circa 198 sq.m (2,131 sq.ft). It fronts onto the main road and is in relatively good condition throughout although it would benefit from some upgrading and modernisation. There are two lovely reception rooms to the front of the house with 9ft ceilings and 4 bedrooms which provide ample accommodation.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to acquire a superb block of development land in a proven selling location on the edge of Kildare Town. The entire extends to approx. 11 hectares (27.28 acres) with a large portion zoned ‘New Residential’.

In the last sale by Public Auction for 2021 Jordan Auctioneers finished a superb selling season with the sale of a compact 46 acre holding at Knockdromagh, Myshall, Co. Carlow. Before a crowd of about 20 people the property was Auctioned on the lands and bidding was a two-horse race from the outset to the very end. Opening at €400,000 bidding continued up to €600,000 before the property was placed ‘on the market’ but that was really only the start of the process with the same two parties battling it out all the way to €830,000 before the hammer dropped. Equating to an overall figure of just over €18,000 per acre which was an exceptional result.

This site is situated in a central sought after location on the Sallins Road only c. ½ mile from Poplar Square in Naas Town Centre. The site contains c. 3.24 acre (c. 1.3 hectare) which is zoned “New Residential” under the New Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. The allowable density is 35 to 50 units per hectare.

In one of Jordan Auctioneers last Auctions of 2021, we successfully sold 38 acres of non-residential land just outside Sallins in Co. Kildare. Before an attendance of about 20 people bidding was lively from the outset with the property opening at €500,000 and 3 active bidders throughout. The hammer fell for a price of €835,000 equating to almost €22,000 per acre.

Continuing an extraordinary selling season for Jordan Auctioneers in south Kildare we successfully sold 3 separate properties on Thursday last by Auction. A sign of the changed times; two were sold online and one was conducted in person.

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge has just brought to the market a compact residential farm at Knockdromagh, Myshall, Co. Carlow. The property is located near Garryhill and is convenient to Bagenalstown, Fenagh and Borris. The property which has a compact residence (in need of upgrading) comprises 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom.

Jordan Auctioneers are offering a superb land holding extending to a total of approximately 39 acres just outside Sallins in Co. Kildare. The property is in an excellent location close to Sallins (3.5km), Naas (6km), Clane (7km) and the M7 Motorway. The entire is close to a number of Golf Clubs including Palmerstown House, Castlewarden Golf & Country Club, The K Club and Killeen Golf Club.

Jordan Auctioneers are offering a property with great potential just outside Athy comprising a bungalow, former garden centre & yard on c.7 acres. The subject property is in an excellent location approximately 5.5km from Athy, 18km from Kilcullen, 20km from Newbridge and 15km from The Curragh. The property is also close to the Motorway network with the M9 accessible in 10 mins (Junction 3).