Thomas Lyons 
31.5 acres of top-quality land situated on the outskirts of Stradbally, Co. Laois, is set to go under the hammer at a public auction on Thursday, June 8. The land, which is located at Woodlands, Timogue, is in close proximity to several towns including Portlaoise, Athy, and Carlow. The M7 motorway (junction 16) is less than a 15-minute drive and the M50 is a 50-minute drive from the property. The auction will take place at the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, at 3:00 p.m.
According to Clive Kavanagh of Jordan Auctioneers, the land is currently all in grass, with mature hedgerows and natural trees. The property has extensive frontage onto the Timahoe Road (0.5km) and a local road leading to Carlow. In addition, the land has frontage onto both the Timogue River (400m) and the River Bautegoue (300m).
The Stradbally land is suitable for a wide range of uses and has been tilled in the past with several of the lots having site potential. Lot 1, which is approximately 17 acres, has extensive frontage onto the Timahoe Road of over 0.5km and the eastern boundary running along the Timogue River with over 400m frontage. The land is in one large division, currently in grass but having been tilled before, it is ideal for any number of uses. There are mature hedgerows on all sides with an access gate off the road. Lot 2, which is approximately 4.5 acres, has frontage to the Timahoe Road and the Bauteogue River (300m). The land is currently in grass. Lot 3, which is approximately 10 acres, runs along the Timogue River (400m). It has frontage onto the local road which leads to Carlow and is all in grass but is ideal for any number of uses. Lot 4, the entire, is on approximately 31.5 acres.
The Stradbally property has a guide price of €14,000 per acre. The selling agent said that it is an ideal opportunity for those looking to acquire top-quality land in a prime location with easy access to major transport links. With extensive frontage onto the Timahoe Road and local road leading to Carlow, the land is suitable for a wide range of uses, including farming, forestry, or development.
The auction is expected to attract significant interest from both local and national buyers, with the property likely to sell for well above the guide price. The auction will be held in compliance with all current Covid-19 regulations, ensuring the safety of all attendees. For those unable to attend the auction in person, online bidding will be available.
Overall, the Stradbally land auction presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to acquire top-quality land in a prime location with easy access to major transport links. With extensive frontage onto the Timahoe Road and local road leading to Carlow, the land is suitable for a wide range of uses, including farming, forestry, or development. The auction is expected to attract significant interest from both local and national buyers, with the property likely to sell for well above the guide price.
