Lands at Horseclose, Doneraile, Co Cork | Property for sale | Savills
10.38 Ac(4.20 Ha)
Excess of €500,000

Lands at HorsecloseDoneraile, Co Cork

  • Sole agency
Development land
10.38 Ac (4.2 Ha)

Key features

  • Total site area extends to approximately 4.2 hectares (10.4 acres).
  • Zoned “Existing Built Up Area” and benefits from a positive planning history.
  • Greenfield site with dual frontage and access on to the R522 and the R581.
  • Excellently located site adjacent to Doneraile Park.
  • Residential, commercial and/or nursing home development potential.
  • Location provides ease of access to the N20, the main Cork and Limerick road.

Superb development opportunity located adjacent to Doneraile Park. The site extends to c. 4.2 hectares (10.4 acres) and is zoned "Existing Built Up Area".

About this property

  • The subject lands comprise of a substantial landbank that extends to 10.4 acres (4.2 Ha) in total. The property has excellent dual road frontage on to both the R522 and the R581 extending to c.400m in total. The site is generally level throughout and has a mixture of mature trees, post and rail fencing and stone walls acting as boundaries. The site is situated to the north of the village centre with the property being a greenfield development site, with the benefit of a positive planning history which benefits any prospective developer. The site is suitable for a range of different development uses subject to planning permission such as residential, commercial, medical, nursing home and/or retirement village.

Local information

  • This site is located along both the R522 and the R581, situated in the heart of Doneraile village. A pedestrian path connects the centre of the village to the subject site, with pubs, post office, coffee shop, pharmacy and GAA club all in close proximity and serving the local area.
  • The site is located across the road from Doneraile Park, with Doneraile Golf Club located to the south of the subject lands.
  • The village benefits from a strong passing trade, located parallel to the N20, the main road between Cork and Limerick, with strong transport links located nearby inclusive of the previously mentioned N20, as well as the N72 and the N73 also being in close proximity, with multiple bus routes passing through the village on a daily basis.
  • Doneraile benefits from a strong tourism trade also, being the home of the previously mentioned Doneraile National Wildlife Park, listed in the top 5 "free to enter" tourist attractions in Ireland by Fáilte Ireland with 500,000 visitors per year.

Additional information

  • Zoning - The subject lands are located to the north of the village centre and is situated in an area with a mix of residential, commercial and tourism uses. The property is zoned as “Existing Built Up Area” as per the Fermoy Local Area Plan, which provides for a broad development opportunity, subject to planning permission.
  • Development Potential - A variety of different end uses are available to a potential purchaser; residential development could be considered due to a positive planning history relating to permission granted for 74 residential dwellings previously, a commercial development would be supported on the basis of nearby strong tourism and leisure activities such as the Golf Club and Doneraile Wildlife Park, while a retirement village/nursing home could also be considered.
  • Title - Freehold.
  • Price - On application.