Mardilly Stud Farm
Immersion in motion
Breeding infrastructure
Breeding infrastructure
Breeding infrastructure
Breeding infrastructure
Training facilities
Training facilities
Training facilities
Training facilities
Accommodations
Accommodations
Accommodations
Accommodations
Pastures
Pastures
Pastures
Pastures
Confidential price
Nestled in a stunning green setting in the heart of the Orne region, this estate stretches over 180 hectares of rich pastures and houses impressive breeding and training facilities.
Over the past 25 years, everything has been carefully orchestrated to ensure this racing and breeding operation reaches excellence. Today dedicated to trotters, the estate can easily be converted into a Thoroughbred stud farm as well as a breaking-in, pre-training, and training center adapted for gallopers. It represents a rare and ideal property for investors with high sporting ambitions.
location
The property extends across the communes of Mardilly and Saint-Evroult de Monfort, between Vimoutiers and Gacé. Deauville is a one-hour drive away via Lisieux. The A28 motorway, just 10 minutes from the stud farm, provides access to Paris in 2 hours and 45 minutes via the A13. The A28 also connects to Le Mans in 1 hour and then to Tours, at the junction with the A10.
Description
Breeding infrastructures
The breeding facilities comprise a purpose-built barn with four stalls opening onto terraced sandy paddocks and six free stalls with direct access to a secure sandy paddock. A dedicated foaling barn offers 14 generously sized stalls for broodmares and two gynecology bars within a specialized insemination suite. Complementing these is a spacious free stall barn with 10 bays designed for optimal broodmare comfort, along with a timber-framed stable featuring 20 boxes and private on-site caretaker accommodations.
Training Facilities
The training facilities comprise a purpose-designed stable complex featuring two barns with accommodation for 28 yearlings. The main training barn includes a row of 12 outdoor boxes, 20 indoor stalls, and a dedicated forage storage area. A timber-framed barn offers a refined preparation and care zone, a stable with 12 boxes, and two well-appointed staff accommodations on the upper floor. The estate further benefits from three professional training tracks: a 1,000 m circular sand track, a 1,000 m figure-eight track, and an uphill straight track, complemented by dedicated riding paths and a six-horse walker.
Accomodations
The estate includes several living spaces:
A timber-framed house
Two renovated houses suitable for the management team
Three apartments for the staff
Pastures
Resting on clay soils over limestone bedrock, the stud’s pastures offer exceptional quality for horse breeding. Dotted with numerous springs, the fields are divided into around sixty plots bordered by hedges and wooden fences. Their size and layout are adapted to the stud’s varied activities, with some paddocks notably including shelters. The pastures are accessible via well-maintained drivable paths.
Property Details
Breeding infrastructures
breeding barn
o 4 stalls opening onto terraced sandy paddocks
o 6 free stalls opening onto a fenced sandy paddoc
foaling barn
o 14 spacious stalls for broodmares
o 2 gynecology bars in a dedicated insemination area
large free stall barn
10 bays, allowing accommodation for broodmares
timber-framed stable
20 boxes and an attached caretaker’s accommodation
Accomodations
The estate includes several living spaces
o A timber-framed house
o Two renovated houses suitable for the management team
o Three apartments for the staff
Training facilities
A stable consisting of 2 barns capable of housing 28 yearlings
barn for young horses in training
o A row of 12 outdoor boxes
o 20 indoor stalls
o A storage area for forage
timber-framed barn
o An area dedicated to horse preparation and care
o A stable with 12 boxes
o Two staff accommodations on the upper floor
Three training tracks
o A 1000m figure-eight track
o An uphill straight track
- Riding paths
- A 6-horse walker
Pastures
Resting on clay soils over limestone bedrock, the stud’s pastures offer exceptional quality for horse breeding. Dotted with numerous springs, the fields are divided into around sixty plots bordered by hedges and wooden fences. Their size and layout are adapted to the stud’s varied activities, with some paddocks notably including shelters. The pastures are accessible via well-maintained drivable paths.
The epic journey of the Quick Star Stable
The Haras de Mardilly is home to the renowned Quick Star Stable, founded in 1998 by Philippe Delon. Over time, he has tirelessly worked to develop the estate and improve the quality of his broodmares as well as his breeding and training system. In nearly 25 years, close to 760 winners have been bred and trained at Mardilly, including 15 Group 1 winners and numerous Group 2 and 3 victors in both mounted and harness trotting. In 2015, the stable reached its pinnacle thanks to Up And Quick, who claimed the Prix d’Amérique, the most prestigious harness trotting race in the world. Champions like Save The Quick, Unique Quick, and Tango Quick, to name just a few, have also proudly carried the brown and sky-blue colors of Philippe Delon at the highest level.
Our Expertise in Equestrian Estates
To operate reliably and professionally in this exceptional sector, we have partnered with expert Alexandra Saint Martin, who has been active in the equestrian industry for over 15 years.
We put our unique expertise at the service of horse enthusiasts, investors, and professionals in the equestrian world.
Each property we offer is carefully selected for its facilities, environment, and exceptional character.
We support owners of studs dedicated to thoroughbreds, trotters, and sport horses in selling their estates with a highly personalized approach that respects their expectations.
Thanks to our extensive network and deep knowledge of the rural and equestrian market, we advise our clients at every stage of their project.
For buyers, whether you are looking for a breeding stud farm, a training center, or a prestigious residence with stables, we find the property that suits you.
The prices of the equestrian estates we currently offer range from €2 million to €50 million.
The properties available can be historic studs or ultra-luxurious newer estates featuring state-of-the-art facilities for high-level competition horses.
These estates are very often offered off-market rather than through commercial platforms, for confidentiality reasons.
Selling or acquiring a stud farm requires a nuanced understanding of this living heritage and tailored support.
Gallant Properties is committed to being your trusted partner throughout your sale or acquisition process.