Land For Sale £1,375,000
Development opportunity
65 derryleckagh road, warrenpoint, BT34 3RB
former flax mill with development potential and adjacent 40 acres of agricultural lands for sale as one lot
The vendor had retained Carlin Planning Ltd to prepare a Pre-Application Discussion paper (dated 23.9.21) which sets out the background and redevelopment proposal for the three main buildings on this site.This has a Planning Reference LA07/2021/1897/pad).
In March 2022, the senior Planning Officer in Newry, Mourne & Down responded to the pad document and concluded:-
“In summary, the Planning Dept has no objections in principle to the sympathetic conversion of the 3 highlighted buildings to residential use, however this will be subject to overcoming any applicable constraints and statutory consultees being content. It is noted there will be a number of issues to address for the respective consultees”.
Replacement Consent for No 65 Derryleckagh Road has been approved under Outline Application Reference LA07/2021/0143/O.This represents the sixth dwelling on this site.
There is an outstanding planning application to acquire a new entrance along the Derryleckagh Road (Planning ref LA07/2022/1511/F). Mill machinery on site will be sold separately (by the owner).
Entire site including former Flax Mill on 41.39 acres - £1,375,000.
Or
Flax Mill on 3.7 acres – Guide Price £375,000.
65 derryleckagh road, warrenpoint, BT34 3RB
former flax mill with development potential and adjacent 40 acres of agricultural lands for sale as one lot
- Location
From Warrenpoint, travel to Burren and continue on Bridge Road (towards Mayobridge) for approximately 0.5 mile, then turn left onto Derryleckagh Road. Pass Tamnaharry House on the right and the former Flax Mill is a further 0.5 mile on the left hand side with agricultural lands situated between Derryleckagh and Corrags Roads. - Planning
“In summary, the Planning Dept has no objections in principle to the sympathetic conversion of the 3 highlighted buildings to residential use, however this will be subject to overcoming any applicable constraints and statutory consultees being content. It is noted there will be a number of issues to address for the respective consultees”.
- Existing buildings
Building 1
Former automatic flax scutching Mill (nearest entrance). Approximately 700m floor space. Proposal to convert to 2 x semi-detached dwellings.
Building 2
Former manually operated flax scutching Mill. Approximately 400m floor space. Proposal to convert to 2 x semi-detached dwellings.
Building 3
A single storey stone building extending to approximately 80sqm which may have potential to enlarge with a rear extension.
Building 4
The former two storey residence No 65 Derryleckagh Road, which has Outline Planning Consent for replacement (LA07/2021/0143/O). - The opportunity
Interested parties are invited to make an offer to acquire this historical site, preferably on an unconditional basis.
However if submitting an offer to acquire this property on a “subject to Planning basis” is the buyer’s preferred choice, this offer will also be presented to the vendor for consideration.
Offers will also be considered for the site of the former Flax Mill without the adjoining agricultural lands. The site extends to c.3.7 acres.
Offers will not be considered for the agricultural lands as a separate Lot at this time. - Offers
Whilst the agents invite offers from interested parties for this property initially on a private basis, we reserve the right on behalf of the Vendors to conclude the bidding (if necessary) by holding a meeting of all bidders on a specified date and time in our office.
In the event that a meeting is to be arranged, only those parties with a valid offer on the property can be assured of being notified of the specific time and date. - Land registry
The lands in sale are comprised within Parts of Folio 21696,21689,21695,21694 and DN6581 Co Down. - Agents notes
- Viewing
By appointment with the selling Agents. - Vendor’s solicitor
Stephen Begley, 9 Merchants Quay, Newry - Closing date for offers
27th January 2023 - Guide price
Entire site including former Flax Mill on 41.39 acres - £1,375,000.
Or
Flax Mill on 3.7 acres – Guide Price £375,000.
