A 34-acre site at Monread, Sallins, Co Kildare, is expected to generate much developer interest when it is auctioned on May 23rd through Lisney. It comes with a guide price of €1.9 million and is in an area undergoing much development, partly as a result of its status as a Dublin commuter town - it is within 18 miles of the city.
Currently zoned for agricultural purposes, the land adjoins the existing town development boundary and the selling agents reckon it may be the future subject of residential rezoning. Close to the banks of the Grand Canal, the parcel of land is laid out in eight level fields with road frontage.
Farm buildings include a detached cottage, cattle shed and hay barn, a stable and loft.
The property is 2km from the Millennium Park office development and is close to Naas, which has a population of 20,000 people and is around 30 minutes' drive from Dublin Airport.
There is a rapid rail link to Dublin city centre and the site is close to the M7 and M9 motorways.
