Prime Residential Development Site & 1-4 Limewood Court Hawkes Road, Bishopstown, Cork For Sale by Private Treaty
Sale Highlights Excellent location within close proximity of Wilton Shopping Centre and all local amenities Conveniently located approximately 3km south west of Cork City Centre Easily accessible via Bishopstown Road and the N40. Site Area - approximately 0.89 hectares (2.2 acres) Zoned Residential, Local Services and Institutional Uses under Cork City Development Plan 2015 2021. Previous planning permission granted for a residential scheme of 73 units. Four fully complete 4 bed semi-detached units also form part of the sale. Location The subject property is located on the western end of Bishopstown along the Bishopstown Road approximately 3km south west of Cork City. Bishopstown has long been a popular residential location for commuters working in Cork City given its proximity and ease of access to the city centre. Bishopstown plays a significant role in terms of education with Cork Institute of Technology, which occupies approximately 17,000 part time and full time students, located on the western side of the town and Cork University Hospital, the largest University teaching hospital in Ireland is located less than 1km to the north east. Community facilities within the area include a number of primary and secondary schools, a tennis club and a GAA club. Wilton Shopping Centre is located approximately 2 km east of the site. The shopping centre occupies a number of large retailers such as Penneys, New Look, Swamp, Easons, Jeff Devine, Boots and Tesco. Description The land has a site area of approximately 0.89ha (2.2 acres), is irregular in shape and generally level throughout with a slight rise in levels towards the northern aspect of the site. The site also has the benefit of dual road frontage to both Hawkes Road and more considerably to the Bishopstown Road. The land also has the advantage of a positive planning history with previous planning having been granted for a residential development of 73 units which comprised a mix of apartments and terraced units. 1 4 Limewood Court The subject units are located on corner of Curraheen Road and Hawkes Road in Bishopstown. The four semi-detached units are situated within a gated development with parking to the front and private gardens to the rear. The houses are in good condition and built to a very high standard. The units extend to approximately 1,550 sq. ft. and benefit from a southern aspect ensuring natural sunlight throughout the day. The kitchen/dining room is located at ground floor level with the living room at lower ground level. The four bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, and main bathroom are laid out over the first and second floors.
Zoning Under the Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021 the subject lands are located within an area that is designated for residential, local services and institutional uses. The City Development Plan states that the aim in such areas is for: The provision and protection of residential uses and residential amenity is a central objective of this zoning, which covers much of the land in the suburban area. Positive Planning History The site benefits from a positive planning history with planning previously being granted, under reference 05/29512, for a residential development totalling 73 residential units comprising a mix of apartments and terraced units. This planning has since expired.
N22 Cork City Centre BALLINCOLLIG N22 Model Farm Road Cork Institute of Technology Cork University Hospital THE SITE N40 N40 N71 Cork Airport Cork Institute of Technology Services We understand that mains water & drainage are available however interested parties are required to satisfy themselves on the adequacy and availability of all services to the property. Title Part Freehold Part Leasehold Further information & Viewings The selling agents have prepared a dedicated data site with access available upon request. Viewings are strictly by appointment through the selling agents only. Selling Agent Savills 11 South Mall, Cork. Tel: + 353 21 4271371 www.savills.ie Peter O Meara Savills Ireland +353 21 4906114 +353 87 2361181 peter.omeara@savills.ie James O Donovan Savills Ireland +353 21 4906120 +353 83 1015715 James.odonovan@savills.ie Savills Ireland and the Vendor/Lessor give note that the particulars and information contained in this brochure do not form any part of any offer or contract and are for guidance only. The particulars, descriptions, dimensions, references to condition, permissions or licences for use or occupation, access and any other details, such as prices, rents or any other outgoings are for guidance only and are subject to change. Maps and plans are not to scale and measurements are approximate. Whilst care has been taken in the preparation of this brochure intending purchasers, Lessees or any third party should not rely on particulars and information contained in this brochure as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of details given to them. Neither Savills Ireland nor any of its employees have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty (express or implied) in relation to the property and neither Savills Ireland nor any of its employees nor the vendor or lessor shall be liable for any loss suffered by an intending purchaser/ Lessees or any third party arising from the particulars or information contained in this brochure. Prices quoted are exclusive of VAT (unless otherwise stated) and all negotiations are conducted on the basis that the purchasers/lessees shall be liable for any VAT arising on the transaction. This brochure is issued by Savills Ireland on the understanding that any negotiations relating to the property are conducted through it. All maps produced by permission of the Ordnance Survey Ireland Licence No AU 001799 Government of Ireland.