Overview

c.1.0 acre (0.4 ha) DEVELOPMENT SITE 
Showrooms & Workshops c.1,465 sq.m.

LOCATION

The subject property is located on the east side of Milltown Road adjoining the Glenmalure Square, Abbeyfield and Mount Saint Annes residential developments and overlooking the playing pitches of Gonzaga College and Milltown Park to the rear. It is within c.450 metres from the junction with Sandford Road and c.1.3km from Ranelagh Village which is renowned for its restaurants, pubs, cafes and boutiques, and c.5km south of City Centre. Milltown Road itself has a host of local amenities including Wilde & Green food store, Phelan’s pharmacy, Spar, and the renowned Dropping Well Bar & Restaurant. The property is located in a prime south Dublin location surrounded by a mix of housing and apartment developments which are well served by local schools and amenities including Gonzaga College, Alexandra College, Muckross Park College, Sandford Park School, UCD, Herbert Park and Sandymount Strand, as well as sporting and concert venues at RDS & Aviva Stadium. Elm Park and Milltown Golf Clubs are also close by. The property is less than 1km from Milltown Luas stop with several bus routes serving the location on Milltown Road (61, 44 & 14a) and close by on Sandford Road (11, 44 & 61).

The property is less than 1km from Milltown Luas stop with several bus routes serving the location on Milltown Road (61, 44 & 14a) and close by on Sandford Road (11, 44 & 61).

DESCRIPTION
This site is rectangular in shape with frontage to Milltown Road and adjoins the residential developments of Glenmalure Square, Abbeyfield and Mount St. Annes. The property has c.43 metre frontage to Milltown Road and the front portion of the site comprises the former Murphy & Gunn BMW dealership with modern showroom and workshop facility totalling c.1,465 sq.m. with parking for c.50 cars. The rear section of the property which most recently was used in part for parking of cars comprises a series of single storey former classroom and workshop buildings accessed from a private laneway which is included in the sale. The overall site extends to c.1.0 acre (c.0.4 ha). There is a right of way over the laneway to the Gheel Community Services Building and Jesuit order properties to the rear. The showroom building has a double height fully glazed showroom for c.10 cars, a 6 bay workshop, 2 valeting bays and two storey offices and parts department. Extensively rebuilt in 2007 the building is in excellent condition throughout. Vacant possession is available of the entire.

KEY BENEFITS
• Exceptionally well located Development Site.

• Zoned ‘Z1’ Residential. • Prime South Dublin location.

• Close to local amenities and Ranelagh Village.

• Excellent public transport via Dublin Bus and LUAS stations at Milltown & Beechwood.

• Existing Modern Showroom and Workshop building.

• Excellent selling & rental location.

 

ACCOMMODATION

Showroom Building:                                    Sq.m.               Sq.ft. 
Ground Floor: 
Showroom, Offices & Parts                         c.687.0        c.7,395
Workshop & Valet                                         c.337.0        c.3,627
First Floor: 
Offices & Parts                                               c.441.1         c.4,748

TOTAL                                                             c.1,465.1     c.15,770

Rear Site:                                                        Sq.m.              Sq.ft.

Classrooms, Offices & Kitchen                   c.169.3          c.1,822
Workshops & Stores                                    c.111.4            c.1,200
Temporary Classroom Building                c.123.6           c.1,330

TOTAL                                                           c.404.3           c.4,352

TOWN PLANNING
The property is zoned Objective Z1 "to protect, provide and improve residential amenities" under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016 - 2022.

'Permissible Uses' include:- residential, shop (local), medical and related consultants, education, Buildings for the health, safety and welfare of the public, training centre (and others).

Uses 'Open for Consideration' include:- hotel, restaurant, Bed & Breakfast, garden centre (and others).

FEASIBILITY 
A feasibility study has been prepared by Reddy Architecture suggesting that the site could accommodate a scheme of 67 apartments laid out in 3 blocks for the following: -

27 no. 1 Bed apartments (c.48 sq.m.) 
36 no. 2 Bed apartments (c.77 - 81 sq.m) 
4 no. 3 Bed apartments (c.91 sq.m)

The feasibility study is provided for guidance purposes only. Copies are available from the joint selling agents.

SERVICES
We understand that all mains services are available to the property. However interested parties are required to satisfy themselves as to the adequacy of all services.

TITLE
We understand that the title is held freehold. There is a right of way over the existing laneway in favour of the properties to the rear.

BER Rating: B3 – D1
BER Number: 800664690 - 800664682
Energy Performance Indicator: 444.73 kWh/m2/yr0.86 - 444.73 kWh/m2/yr1.56

 

VIEWING: 
By appointment with joint sales agents.

GVA Donal O'Buachalla
Jack Devlin  (01) 676 2711

FINNEGAN MENTON

James Meagher 01 634 2466