Prime land a short drive from city
Minutes from the Jack Lynch Tunnel and a short drive to Cork city, this 78-acre holding is on the market with joint agents, John Paul Sheehan of F&V Sheehan and Vincent Sheahan of F&V Sheahan. While it has agricultural zoning, there could be long-term development potential with this prime property. A residential sale, it’s in two blocks immediately off the main Cork to Dublin road, in a salubrious, low-density suburb of the city.
Like the Inchigaggin, Carrigrohane sale, a 15-acre block which was launched on the western side of Cork city in June, this is green-belted, A1 zoned land, which means the likelihood of medium density development is off the cards in the short to medium term. However, it could scrape under the radar as part of a land-swap deal (last heard of some two years ago), which would free up sweet, city-based playing fields for development.
Alternatively, the prospect of a green, manicured golf course could pass the planners, especially if a case were made for the provision of a distinct amenity for high-density Glanmire/ Rathcormac/ Watergrasshill, expanding villages to the north of this farm.
The sale includes an existing residence with outbuildings, in one 20-acre lot.
There might also be a slim chance of replacement development in the existing farm yard, which is being mooted as a second, 58-acre lot by the agents.
The land here is laid out in maize and pasture and its top quality land with a sloping, south-westerly aspect. This should make it very attractive to farmers.
Alternatively, this large block could be subdivided, depending on demand and there’s an overall guide of €2.5 to €3 million.
