Lot 3 - Land At Rowreagh Road, Rowreagh Road, Newtownards, BT22 1HG

• Attractive lot extending to 17.84 acres (7.22 ha)
• Ringfenced block
• Accessed directly off Rowreagh Road
• Mix of silage ground and rough grazing
• Previously granted planning permission

Ring-fenced parcel extending to about 17.84 acres

The land at Rowreagh Road extends to 17.84 acres (7.22 hectares) and is within a ring-fenced boundary. Located approximately 2.5 miles from Lot 1 at Lisbane Road, this parcel offers a convenient and easily managed holding.

The land is generally level, ranging in elevation from approximately 8m above sea level at the northern end to around 12m at the southern boundary. It comprises a combination of silage ground and rough grazing suitable for outwintering cattle.

Planning permission for a dwelling house (references X/2003/0123/O and X/2007/0263/RM) was previously granted. Interested parties should make their own enquiries with the Planning Authority regarding the status and reactivation potential of any previous permissions.

Location 

Kircubbin provides a range of everyday services including grocery stores, a post office, medical facilities and local schools, while Portaferry offers additional amenities along with scenic views across Strangford Lough.

To the southwest, the town of Downpatrick lies approximately 15 miles away via the Portaferry–Strangford ferry route. As one of the main service centres in the region, Downpatrick provides an extensive selection of shops, veterinary services, agricultural merchants, machinery suppliers, schools and leisure facilities, making it an important hub for the local farming community.

The wider landscape of County Down is both diverse and productive, ranging from fertile low‑lying fields to the more elevated ground rising toward the Mourne Mountains. The area is particularly well regarded for dairy, beef, sheep and arable farming, benefiting from a mild coastal climate and strong grass‑growing conditions. The Ards Peninsula and wider County Down region are well regarded for potatoes, cereals (including barley and wheat), oilseed rape and high‑quality silage crops, reflecting the productive nature of the soils.

Nearby towns such as Newtownards, Greyabbey and Portaferry support the local agricultural economy with merchants, milk processors, machinery dealerships and contracting services. Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport are within reasonable driving distance, offering convenient travel options across the UK and Europe.

This is a well‑established and reputable farming district with excellent infrastructure. The combination of high‑quality land, good nearby services and strong transport connections makes this an ideal location for a productive and progressive farming operation.