Site (Subject To Planning) At Grangegeeth, Slane, Co. Meath

Nicely elevated above the road, this property comprises a prime portion of ground, currently laid under lush grassland pasture that extends to circa 0.5 of an acre (SM) otherwise 0.202 of a hectare approximately. The exciting thing here is that this plot is being offered for sale, subject to the intending purchaser securing planning permission for a home, a single residential property. Better still, is that fact that, it is located within a `Rural Node` as prescribed by Meath County Councils Development Plan 2021 2027 which states: `To ensure that the provision of housing in all rural nodes shall be reserved for persons who are an intrinsic part of the rural community. In all cases applicants shall certify to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that they have been a rural resident for a minimum of 5 years. The node shall be within 12 km of their current place of residence.` LOCATION Situated just up from Grangegeeth Cross Roads with its local landmark country inn, this property while rurally located is conveniently sited, some 4km from the N2 at Balrenny Cross, north of Slane. Conveniently, at the opposite end of the road is the location of Sally Gardens, some 2.3km away, another local landmark with shop attached. There are a number of excellent primary schools locally which have a low pupil to teacher ratio. Secondary schools are amply provided for nearby in the principal towns of Navan, Kells and Drogheda Grangegeeth is within striking distance of the picturesque heritage village of Slane and many of the countrys main routes including the M1, N2, N3/M3 and the N52. This is a sporty area with football, soccer, hurling, rugby, handball, tennis, golf, hunting, fishing and horse racing amongst other sports well catered for locally. As well as serving as a local service centre to include shops and hostelries for its residents and its mainly agriculturally based hinterland, Slane is a popular tourist hub. Of superb character, this historic village stands on the left bank of the River Boyne. Slane has several interesting features including the Slane Castle, Fennor Castle, Hill of Slane, Slane Mill and Slane Bridge amongst others. There are numerous other historical sites in the area around Slane. These include the site of the Battle of the Boyne and most importantly The Brú na Bóinne complex of Neolithic tombs comprising Dowth, Knowth and Newgrange. Other local attractions include Slane Whiskey Distillery, Francis Ledwidge Museum, Newgrange Farm, Red Mountain Open Farm and Rock Farm with Funtasia and Tayto Park a little further afield. The area is synomus with artisan producers, predominately highlighted by Slane Food Circle, with local brands including Boyne Valley Cheeses, Newgrange Gold culinary oil range and Cockagee cider. There are frequent bus services from Slane to Dublin as well as many other destinations. Drogheda is 9 miles distant while the county town of Navan is 11 miles. Both towns provide for the complete spectrum of services and shopping. Drogheda has regular daily train services to Dublin as well as to Belfast and Derry. Slane 6km Drogheda 16km Navan 18km Ashbourne 30km N2 at Balrenny Cross 4km M1 Junction 10 / Drogheda North 12.5km M3 Junction 9 / Navan South 21km M3 Junction 8 / Navan South 22km All distances quoted are approximate. APPROXIMATE GPS COORDINATES 53.7513, -6.5638 GOT QUESTIONS OR QUERIES? We`d be delighted to hear from you. Please telephone Quillsen Estate Agents on +353469022100 or Chris Smith directly on ++353872109470. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME OR A PROPERTY? Quillsen have branch offices across Dublin including those at Dún Laoghaire, Fairview, Ranelagh and Terenure, as well as a regional office in Meath`s county town, Navan. This enables and ensures that we provide a superior property service throughout Counties Dublin and Meath, as well as into the adjoining parts of Counties Louth, Cavan, Offaly, Kildare and Wicklow. Our name is synonymous with the sale of residential properties, both urban and rural, as well as development land, farm and country properties. We offer a FREE no-obligation sales appraisal and valuation for those who are selling or those that are contemplating selling. We would of course love to hear from you with a view to assisting with your property requirements be it advisory, transactionary or otherwise. Call or message Chris Smith on +353872109470 or email Chris what3words /// metabolism.opportunity.fossil Notice Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.