Knockaraha East, Cloonagh, Westport, Co. Mayo
€200,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About this property
Highlights
- €¢ Being sold SPP for a single house
- €¢ There is a derelict cottage on the site
- €¢ Ideally positioned just 3.8kms west from Westport
- €¢ Excellent views over Croagh Patrick and surrounding countryside
Description
LOCATION Located just 3.8kms west of Westport in the townland of Knockaraha East close to Cloonagh. This is conveniently located about 300m off the mains Westport to Louisburgh Road (R335). This is a desirable residential location set within unspoilt countryside. Local or nearby amenities include Cloonagh Health Centre, Brackloon National School and Brackloon Woods Walkway. Westport town centre and Westport Harbour/Quay are all within a relatively short distance and offers excellent retail, business and leisure facilities. Westport is a thriving tourist centre and has an abundance of recreational amenities including Golf, Sailing, Fishing, Westport House Estate, Croagh Patrick, The Greenway and a number of Blue Flag Beaches. Easily accessible via road, rail and within 45 minutes of Ireland West Airport. DESCRIPTION A rare opportunity to acquire a 1-acre site with excellent potential for redevelopment, located in a sought-after setting. The lands are subject to planning permission and include a derelict cottage, offering a range of options for prospective buyers. LAND AREA - The property has an area of 0.40 Hectares (1 Acre). TITLE - Registered Freehold title held within Folio MY2048. SERVICES The lands are not presently connected with any services but the following are available within this area; Water- Mains Electricity- Mains Telecommunications- Mains providers PLANNING The lands have no Planning Permission currently nor has there ever been a Planning application. We are offering the opportunity to purchase the entire holding as a residential holding subject to the grant of planning permission for a single dwelling house. The subject lands are located in an area of Strong Urban influence as identified in the Mayo Development Plan 2022-2028. These areas have been designated to support the sustainable growth of the urban areas, to provide for the immediate, local rural community who have a genuine housing requirement. There is more information available on the Mayo county Council website, under Chapter 4 (Housing) in the Mayo Development Plan 2022-2028. We suggest that the reader familiarise themselves with the planning criteria for this area. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Rarely does such a site in this area come to the market and its being offered as a development site for a single dwelling. There is a pattern of one off private houses within the area and one assumes, suitable candidates should be able to secure planning permission for a family home. There are excellent elevated views to the west across the lands and there is an opportunity to create and build a home of exceptional quality. VIEWINGS & FURTHER INFORMATION Contact sole selling agents O'Toole & Co, The Mall, Westport, Co. Mayo. (098) 28000 . Reference, Gerard O'Toole GUIDE PRICE €200,000 DIRECTIONS Located just 3.8kms west of Westport in the townland of Knockaraha East close to Cloonagh. Follow the west road turning left at Aughavale Cemetery. Follow public road for about 300m and the lands are located on the right hand side (west) of the road with FOR SALE sign on them.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Colmcille's Ns, Westport | Distance | 2.3km | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | Brackloon National School | Distance | 2.6km | Pupils | 157 |
| School Name | Westport Educate Together National School | Distance | 3.5km | Pupils | 48 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Holy Trinity National School | Distance | 3.7km | Pupils | 46 |
| School Name | Scoil Phádraig | Distance | 3.7km | Pupils | 331 |
| School Name | Lankill National School | Distance | 3.9km | Pupils | 66 |
| School Name | Carraholly National School | Distance | 4.6km | Pupils | 49 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche | Distance | 4.8km | Pupils | 197 |
| School Name | Murrisk National School | Distance | 5.3km | Pupils | 49 |
| School Name | Myna National School | Distance | 7.3km | Pupils | 90 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Sacred Heart School | Distance | 3.9km | Pupils | 605 |
| School Name | Rice College | Distance | 4.0km | Pupils | 557 |
| School Name | Sancta Maria College | Distance | 16.2km | Pupils | 572 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Geralds College | Distance | 18.7km | Pupils | 665 |
| School Name | St Joseph's Secondary School | Distance | 19.6km | Pupils | 539 |
| School Name | Davitt College | Distance | 19.8km | Pupils | 880 |
| School Name | Balla Secondary School | Distance | 27.9km | Pupils | 475 |
| School Name | Ballinrobe Community School | Distance | 28.6km | Pupils | 840 |
| School Name | Coláiste Pobail Acla | Distance | 28.9km | Pupils | 254 |
| School Name | Coláiste Naomh Feichín | Distance | 30.2km | Pupils | 62 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.0km | Stop | Knappagh | Route | 423 | Destination | Westport | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.0km | Stop | Knappagh | Route | 423 | Destination | Clifden | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.1km | Stop | Westport Quay | Route | 450 | Destination | Bus Eireann | Provider | Bus Éireann |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.1km | Stop | Westport Quay | Route | 450 | Destination | Achill | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.3km | Stop | Westport Quay | Route | 450 | Destination | Westport | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 2.3km | Stop | Westport Quay | Route | 450 | Destination | Dooagh (opp The Pub) | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.5km | Stop | Westport | Route | 450 | Destination | Bus Eireann | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.5km | Stop | Westport | Route | 450 | Destination | Dooagh (opp The Pub) | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.5km | Stop | Westport | Route | 450 | Destination | Westport | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 3.5km | Stop | Westport | Route | 440 | Destination | Westport | Provider | Bus Éireann |
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