HX Magazine 2024 | Edition 2

New Developments
Four Aces is a hidden gem
ready to shine
Holding all the cards
Four Aces is the international name of the property in Kessel. The Dutch name is ‘Sjöppe Aos’ but with the pronunciation
being a challenge even for those who do not speak the local Limburg dialect, it was renamed. Befittingly the name Four
Aces (in a game of poker) means holding all the good cards and having a strong advantage. With the location of the property
and its developers, it is safe to say the name fits the lot.
Stal Hendrix is diversifying its portfolio and venturing further into the world of property development.
With the realization of Michels farm in Kessel a great success, a taste for developing equestrian farms grew
and it has become part of the company’s strategic plan. The latest addition to the family’s portfolio is a
property literally down the street and it is a hidden gem, waiting to be revamped into a state-of-the-art
equestrian facility.
The equestrian heart of Limburg is blessed with many stables,
horse farms and show venues. Horse sports play a big role in
the economy and attracting equestrians from far and wide to the
Limburg area has been ongoing for decades. The Hendrix family
has longstanding partnerships with quite a few international
riders and their teams that have settled in the Netherlands.
For example, showjumping couple Henrik von Eckermann and
Janika Sprunger, who reside alongside the same street where
the Four Aces property lies.
Idyllic spot
“We knew this property was coming on the market and we took
our chances”, Michel begins to explain. “It is a 6-hectare plot, also
on the Keizersbaan, that currently has an existing horse facility
on it. It has been around for a while and used to be the home
of several riders including Sergio Moya. It really is a beautiful
spot, very private and surrounded by greenery, trees while also
offering a great view of the countryside.”
“The plot is literally down the
street from my stables & across
the road from our stud farm”
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