Site watch: Chance to grow at Kerry Pike

By Diarmaid Condon

There is likely to be a good deal of interest in a 4.5-acre site in Kerry Pike that has been brought to market by Irish and European.

The site is within the development boundary and includes good road frontage so it may well prove attractive as a potential development opportunity.

The site has been used as part of a market gardening enterprise for many years but is now surplus to requirements.

Consequently, it is currently occupied by an impressive array of glasshouses and associated facilities although it is thought unlikely that it will continue being used for these purposes.

The land is located on the western side of Cork city where there is currently significant housing demand. The agent deems it ideal for building an exclusive development of quality homes in an area that is gaining a reputation for desirable new build opportunities.

O’Flynn Construction’s Clonlara development is selling well nearby and the upmarket Mitchells Court, which is also in demand, is not too far away.

It is now a sought-after area for house-hunters and, as such, is likely to receive attention from a number of interested parties.

The land in question is just 3km from Tower village and is located within the development boundary of Kerry Pike. Ballincollig is just 3.5km away, Blarney is located 5.5km away and it is a relatively benign 8.5km commute to Cork city centre.

Demand is likely to be strong as the site is ideally located for access to institutions such as UCC, CIT and Cork University Hospital.

There are also a number of large corporate employers on this side of the city such as EMC in Ovens, Boston Scientific on the Model Farm Road and the Apple campus in Hollyhill.

The site is generally level and has plenty of frontage along the north-eastern boundary onto a local road.

Trevor McCarthy of Irish and European says that it offers an ideal opportunity to develop a high-quality housing development or possibly introduce serviced sites for self-build opportunities.

The lands lie within the development boundary of Kerry Pike in Cork County Council’s Cobh Municipal District Local Area Plan.

The agent says that while there is no specific zoning objective attached to the site, the overall plan does make provision for up to 30 further units in total in this area in schemes not exceeding 20 units each.

A full planning report on the site has been prepared by Coakley O’Neill Town Planning and is available on request.

Irish & European is seeking offers in excess of €1.2m. Further information on 021-4277606.