FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

c. 57.97 HECTARES (C. 143.25 ACRES) PUBLIC AUCTION ON SUBSTANTIAL BLOCK OF LAND TUESDAY 27TH OVERLOOKING LAKE DERRAVARAGH SEPTEMBER 2016 IN THE PARK [Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interestingHOTEL point. ATYou 3PMcan position KNOCKEYONthe text box HILL anywhere in the document. Use the Text Box Tools tab(unless to change previously the formatting sold) STREAMSTOWNof the pull quote text box.] MULLINGAR CO.WESTMEATH CO. KILDARE

LOCATION:

The property is situated at Streamstown, Mullingar overlooking Lake Derravaragh with approximately 1 mile of lake frontage. The entire is circa 7km from , 16km from Mullingar & 5km from .

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DESCRIPTION: The property comprises circa 143 acres (57.976 Hectares) and is laid out in one block with magnificent views over Lake Derravaragh, one of the largest and most renowned boating and fishing lakes in Westmeath. The holding comprises a mixture of grazing, mature forestry, scrub and about 30 acres of hardwood trees planted in 2001. An area of grassland overlooking Lough Derravaragh carries a variety of native species including Gorse, Hazel and Alder.

HISTORY:

HISTORY: Knockeyon is a hill in rising to over 700 ft which dominates the surrounding countryside. The hill is on the south eastern shore of Lough Derravaragh and oversees much of north Leinster. Located midway from the top of the hill is the ruins of an Ancient Chapel built by Saint Cauragh. The ruins of Saint Cauragh’s Well or the ‘wishing well’ are adjacent to this chapel, its waters were believed to have miraculous healing properties. In ancient times thousands of people visited the well on the first Sunday of harvest undertaking the pilgrimage up the hill on what became known as ‘Cauragh Sunday’.

LOUGH DERRAVARAGH: Lough Derravaragh is a large limestone lake of about 2,768 acres well known for its pike and trout angling. Pike angling has been the main attraction over many years where several competitions have been held. The lake also holds a good stock of coarse fish including roach, bream, bream hybrids and tench. The lake is best fished by boat and there are several public access points. The lake itself is a beauty spot attraction with many visitors stopping off at Crookedwood to admire the views where the lake forms an inlet between two steep hills.

PLANNING: A large portion of the holding has been designated a Natural Heritage Area (NHA) and Lake Derravaragh is also classified as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Knockeyon Hermit Chapel is also a recorded monument.

FORESTRY: Circa 12.08 hectares (30 acres) was planted in 2001 in a mixture of Ash, and Larch. The forestry contract number is CN15104 and the plantation was managed by SWS Forestry Services.

AUCTION DETAILS: Public Auction on Tuesday the 27th September 2016 at 3pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel (unless previously sold).

SOLICITOR: Ferry Solicitors, Palmerstown Avenue, Palmerstown, Co. (contact: Ms Claire O’Brien).

GUIDE PRICE: €200K

CONTACT:

Paddy Jordan FSCSI, FRICS - 087-2551994 - [email protected]

Clive Kavanagh MSCSI, MRICS – 086-3818697 - [email protected]

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DIRECTIONS: From Mullingar: Take the R394 towards Castlepollard. Once you go through Crookedwood continue for 3km and at TMB Services on your right take turn to left (L5730). Go for ½ km and at t- junction turn left again. Continue up road and land is on your right (Jordan sign).

From Castlepollard: Take the R394 towards Mulingar and continue for 6km. At TMB Services on your left take turn to right (L5730). Go for ½ km and at t- junction turn left again. Continue up road and land is on your right (Jordan sign).

GEOGRAPHICAL CO-ORDINATES: 53° 37' 25.3452'' N7° 17' 48.2064'' W

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These particulars are issued by Jordan Town and Country Estate Agents, on the understanding that any negotiations respecting the property mentioned are conducted through them. Every care is taken in preparing particulars but the firm do not hold themselves responsible for any inaccuracy in the particulars and terms of the property referred to, or for any expense that may be incurred in visiting same, should it prove unsuitable or have been let, sold or withdrawn. Applicants are advised to make an appointment through us before viewing and are respectfully requested to report their opinion after inspection. Should the above not be suitable please let us know your exact requirements. Any reasonable offer will be submitted to the owner for consideration. © Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents 2016. All maps produced by permission of the Ordnance Survey Ireland License No. AU 0007516 © Government of Ireland.