Fews Forest, Friary Road, Co. Armagh, Armagh, BT60 2HE

FEWS FOREST

CLOSING THURSDAY 4 MARCH 2021 – 12 NOON

 

We have been instructed to this property to a close.  

 Initial bids must be placed prior to Thursday 4 March 2021 at 12 Noonto ensure inclusion in the next round of bidding.

We will only be accepting further bids after this date from parties who have already made an initial bid.

 

 A bid must include the following; 

• The proposed offer amount in pounds sterling.
• Proof of funds must be provided by way of a bank statement or letter from solicitor / accountant.
• Purchaser name and full contact details.
• Purchaser ID – passport / driving licence & utility bill (dated within the last 2 months)
• Your solicitor details.
• Any conditions associated with your bid.

 

Please note, the vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer made. 

 

 

The subject land comprises circa 44.8 acres of land currently planted out as forestry land. The land is of varying topography and is laid out in a rectangular shape.

We understand the site is underlain by Silurian sandstone bedrock commonly described as Greywacke or Gritstone.

We understand there is a 999 year lease in place over a small part of the site on the northern boundary, currently in use as a carpark.

 

Accommodation

Based on an approximate measurement from Spatial NI: Circa 44.8 acres

 

Planning

The planning permission below exists on the subject land.
**Please note, the planning incorporates the adjoining quarry however the new benches are on the subject land**

Address
55 Friary Road Mowhan Armagh

Consent Reference
LA08/2016/0383/F & LA08/2015/0972/PAN

Granted
24 October 2016

Expiry
12 October 2021

Description
Extension to quarry including consolidation of the existing operational area, provision of an alternative access, landscaping, native species planting and phased restoration.

We note the following key points from the planning permission;
- 3 x 15m benches to a maximum depth of 45 metres
- Annual extraction is totalled at 300,000 tonnes per annum
- Estimated life expectancy of mineral working is 25 years

Interested parties are advised to undertake their own research into the planning consent. Documents can be found on the Planning NI website using the above references.

 

Guide Price

Price on Application

 

Stamp Duty

All prices and outgoings are exclusive of but may be liable for Stamp Duty. This will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

 

VAT

All prices and outgoings are exclusive of but may be liable to VAT.

 

Contact

Andrew Gawley / Lynn Taylor
T: 02890 501 552 / 02890 501 556
E: agawley@lisney.com / ltaylor@lisney.com

DIRECTIONS

The subject land is located 10.4 miles south east of Armagh City Centre and 15 miles west of Newry City Centre.

The land is accessed by private road from the Friary Road, which runs between the Armagh Road to the south and the Clady Road to the north.