LAND AT HAZELWOOD SLIGO, CO SLIGO VIDEO LAND AT HAZELWOOD SLIGO, CO SLIGO Sligo Town 3 km, N4 3 km, Ireland West (Knock) Airport 58 km, Galway City 140 km, Dublin City 208 km (all distances approximate) Strategic land located on the edge of Sligo Town Excellent residential development opportunity (subject to planning permission) Previous planning permission for the development of 791 units Zoned Strategic Land Reserve (SLR) Land currently farmed and in grass Frontage to the R286 Range of derelict buildings Savills Country About 76.72 acres (31.05 hectares) in total 33 Molesworth Street For sale as a whole by Private Treaty Dublin 2 D02 CP04 + 353 (0) 1 663 4350 [email protected] PSRA 002223 savills.ie LOCATION DESCRIPTION The Land at Hazelwood is located on the eastern fringe of the busy town of Sligo. The • The Land at Hazelwood extends to about 76.72 acres of strategic zoned land. beautiful county of Sligo is peppered with peninsulas, ports and tiny islands. Forming part of • It is in two separate blocks, lying either side of the R286 Dromohair Road. The larger section the famous Wild Atlantic Way route, this region is home to many of Ireland's most popular of land is situated to the south of the road with the smaller parcel situated to the north. tourist attractions. Sligo is well known for its literary heritage and has a close association • The land to the south includes two clusters of derelict buildings (including two derelict with W B Yeats. houses) and is all in grass. There is a series of internal tracks within this block and it is bound by mature trees which provide shelter and privacy. The land is located approximately 3 kilometres to the east of Sligo town in an area known as • The undulating land to the north has a predominantly southerly elevation and is also all in Hazelwood, with the majority of the land forming part of the historic Hazelwood Demesne. grass. This is mainly a rural area, with a pattern of ribbon development. Sligo is a large provincial town supporting a population of about 22,000. It is the second largest urban centre in the ZONING west of Ireland, with only Galway city being larger. The land is currently zoned under the Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016 (Map 1) as R2 low/medium density residential areas and form part of Strategic Land Reserve (SLR) Renowned for its history, culture and mythology, Sligo is the vibrant heart of the North West as a result of variation. of Ireland. Built on the banks of the Garavogue River it connects Lough Gill to the Atlantic The following uses are Permitted in Principle under the zoning objective R2: Ocean and enjoys the magnificent backdrop of Benbulben Mountain. Sligo takes its name from the Irish word Sligeach, which translates to Shelly River, a name inspired by the • Promote the development of housing within a gross density range varying between 20 and abundance of shellfish found in the waters surrounding the town. Sligo Town contains many 34 dwellings per hectare (8 to 13 dwellings per acre). pedestrian streets lined with inviting shopfronts, stone bridges spanning the River • In R2 zones, blanket construction of three and four-bedroom houses will be discouraged. Garavogue, lively pubs and an array of excellent restaurants. All new residential development will have to recognise and reflect the changing demographic structure in the house type and design, site layout and the additional Sligo is one is the main business centres in the North West of Ireland, with many facilities proposed. multinational companies having a base in Sligo. The town is actively building hubs and • While housing is the primary use in these zones, recreational structures, crèches/ clusters in areas such as technology, life sciences and engineering. playschools, educational facilities, community buildings, sheltered housing and corner shops will also be considered. The Land at Hazelwood is easily accessible via the R286 on the outskirts of Sligo Town. Sligo The Land at Hazelwood was granted two 10-year planning permissions by An Bord Pleanála has an excellent transportation system with the N4 connecting Sligo to Dublin and the N17 for 791 dwellings, including 2 creches and 3 ground floor retail units on the entire site in connecting Sligo to Galway and Limerick. Ireland West Airport at Knock is 58 km to the south 2009. These planning permissions have subsequently expired. of the land and offers flights to a range of European destinations. Sligo is one of just two operating ports in Ireland’s north west coast which accommodates ships up to 100 metres. FARM SERVICES We understand that the land benefits from a private water supply and a public mains water The National Planning Framework has identified Sligo as having the vision, capacity and connection at the R286. ambition to be the regional growth centre for the North West. Located at the point where the Western Region meets the Border Region, Sligo is the largest urban centre in the North Please note that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should West, serving as an administrative, employment, commercial, health and education centre for satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services. a hinterland that is substantially larger than the hinterlands of other towns with similar populations. LONGITUDE/LATITUDE 54.272727, -8.434645 HISTORY This parcel of land was previously part of the of the Hazelwood Demesne on which Hazelwood House was positioned on the shores of Lough Gill. The house was built for the Wynne family in the 1720s and was designed by Richard Cassels who also designed Leinster House and Powerscourt House. GENERAL REMARKS Wayleaves and Rights of Access The land will be sold with the benefit of and subject to all existing wayleave rights, including rights of Viewings access and rights of way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied Strictly by appointment with the selling agents: themselves as to the nature of all such rights and others. Savills Country A number of third parties have a right of access over the internal tracks. Further information is available 33 Molesworth Street in the Data Room. Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (0) 1 6634350 Lotting Email: [email protected] PSRA License 002223 It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the seller reserves the right to divide the Given the hazards of a working farm, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your property into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these inspection, especially around the farmyard, entering fields with livestock and in relation to social particulars. distancing. Generally Data Room Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Following a formal viewing, prospective purchasers will be provided with access to a dedicated Data Stipulations and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail. Room. The Data Room contains comprehensive information including certified maps, legal pack, wayleaves and rights of access, details of planning permissions etc. Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: Entry & Possession 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property It is intended that vacant possession will be available from 30 September 2021. either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. There are no Entitlements to the Basic Payment Scheme included in the sale. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all Solicitor necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, Rochford Gallagher & Co. Solicitors (Contact: Eamonn Gallagher) equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, F91 AHE9 Brochure prepared April 2021. Photographs taken September 2020. Tel: +353 (0) 71 9185011 Email: [email protected] Plans, Areas and Schedules These are based on the Declaration of Identity and are for reference only. They have been carefully checked and computed by the selling agents and the seller’s solicitor, and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. Offers Offers may be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Email address: [email protected]. Closing Date A closing date for best offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to exchange a Contract for the sale of any part of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer. Financial Guarantee All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the purchase at the offered price. 2020. Licence number 100022432 .