Following the recent high-profile sale of 76ac in Athy, on the Kildare/Laois border, which achieved almost €20,000/ac, Jordan Auctioneers has launched to the market another splendid plot of 48ac located less than 1km away.

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This property is located 1.5km from Athy in the townsland of Fortbarrington and is easily accessible to a range of locations and less than a 10 minutes’ drive from the M9 motorway.

Once the Athy Outer Relief road is completed (2022), accessibility will be further improved from this side of the town.

‘Fontstown Series’

The entire extends to circa 48ac (19.42ha). It is all in one division with access off the existing road.

The land is currently in grass with natural boundaries and hedgerows throughout. Under the soils of Co. Kildare, they are classified as ‘Fontstown Series’ which are top-quality and suitable for any number of uses.

There are lovely views over the surrounding countryside and the entire would be ideal for the construction of a residence/yard subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission.

The agents are guiding a figure of €600,000 for the property which is for sale by public auction on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 3:00pm on the lands.