Development Site
Monamore
Lodge Road
Westport
Co Mayo

Sherry FitzGerald Crowley are delighted to bring to the market this prime residential development site, located within walking distance of Westport town centre.

The site is contained in Folio MY66056F and extends to approximately 11.86 acres of land. The property is currently zoned Residential Phase 2 and is being sold subject to planning permission. The agent understands that all services are located close to the site.

The property is exceptionally well located to the north/east of Westport off the Lodge Road with good access. The new Turlough to Westport N5 is nearing completion and will pass adjacent to the site providing significantly improved access to Castlebar and Newport towns.

Monamore is a popular residential area which is conveniently situated within walking distance of the town’s many amenities including schools, shops and leisure facilities. Access to the Great Western Greenway is 100 metres from the site. The first phases of a nearby housing development (built on land also zoned Residential Phase 2) have recently sold out.

There are a number of large commercial employers in Westport which include Abvie (currently employing approximately 1,400 people), Portwest and Carraig Donn, all three are located within close distance of the property. In addition, there are a significant numbers also employed in the town’s tourism industry.

Westport is one of the West of Ireland’s most sought after locations for house buyers. It has a population of 6,198 people (2016 Census). The town offers an exceptional standard of living with a wide range of education, leisure and service amenities, a vibrant arts and music scene and an extensive range of sporting clubs and facilities. Several popular beaches are within a short drive. A direct rail link runs between Westport and Dublin and bus services run between Westport and Dublin, Galway and Sligo. Ireland West Airport Knock is located approximately 55km east of Westport.

Zoned Residential Phase 2
Good access
Mains water and sewerage adjacent to site
Walking distance of schools and amenities
1.75 km from Westport town centre

Westport is a town in County Mayo, situated at the south-east corner of Clew Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular tourist destination, and scores highly for Quality of Life. It has also won the prestigious Irish Tidy Towns Competition three times; in 2001, 2006 and 2008. In 2012 it won the Best Place to Live in Ireland competition run by The Irish Times. This highlights the strong community values in the area.

Between the last two censuses (2006 and 2011) the town has shown growth in population, from 5163 to 5543.