Land bank with community and tech zoning close to Navan
A residence and land bank with potential has come on the market at Boyne Road, Navan, for sale by private treaty with Coonan Property. The subject property, guiding excess €1,250,000, comprises of a residence and yard on circa 39.5 acres (16 ha) of land in agricultural use, in a mature setting along the River Boyne with four access points onto Boyne Road The residential element of the property is in need of modernisation.
There is a two-storey red bricked cottage which is single storey to the roadside and drops into a courtyard which oozes character and has a real old world feel. Set behind the courtyard is a mix of cut stone buildings made up of a haybarn with lean-to, machinery and storage sheds. The spilt level four-bedroom residence extends to circa 2,840 square road (264 square metres).
The majority of subject lands are zoned within the Meath Development Plan 2021 -2027. Approx. 27.68 acres (11.2 ha) are zoned with an objective for H1 - High Amenity to protect and improve areas of high amenity. Approx. 1.73 acres (0.7 ha) are zoned with an objective G1 - Community Infrastructure - to facilitate opportunities for high technology and major campus style office based employment within high quality accessible locations.
The lands are laid out in approximately five divisions with boundaries comprising a mix of mature hedgerows, trees and the canal cow path connecting to the River Boyne. The property also connects onto the new residential development known as Rowley’s Lock.
The land is mainly in use for grazing and is in mature grass with three agricultural access points plus a separate entrance to the residential section.
The property is positioned on the northern side of Navan on the Boyne Road. Navan, and the surrounding area, is steeped in history and has become a busy commercial centre and the county town for the Meath area.
The town has expanded considerably over the past two decades due to its proximity to Dublin City Centre (circa 50 kms away) and its excellent road infrastructure (M3 motorway).
As a result, Navan has become a commuter town with a population in excess of 35,000 people. The nearby M3 Motorway provides easy access to Blanchardstown (37km) and Dublin City Centre.