Jordan Auctioneers are excited to bring this L-shaped land holding to the market which extends to approx. 23.6 acres (9.55 hectares)and provides an industrial zoned land bank in a strategic location. The site has dual road frontage along the entire southern and western boundaries, with access currently provided from the Baroda Road. The subject lands are near Great Connell Business Park situated on the south east side of the Great Connell Road approx. 1.5 km south east of Newbridge Town Centre. The surrounding area is a mix of industrial, residential and agricultural uses with adjoining occupiers including Pfizer, KDP Ireland (Keurig Dr. Pepper), Murphy International Limited, recently developed Lidl Distribution Centre also closeby with the construction of the new Primark Distribution Hub which has just commenced along with the recent announcement that Drinks company Diageo, which owns Guinness, is to build a new €200m brewery (which will be the second largest in the country) on a greenfield site at Littleconnell near Newbridge town.

Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents have been instructed in the most unusual property known as Jerpoint Walled Garden a contemporary residence in a wonderful private enclosed setting on c. 2 acres near Mount Juliet on the River Nore. County Kilkenny became the home to Sonja Landweer(1933-2019) the renowned “Dutch Potter” and Barrie Cooke(1931-2014) the well-known Expressionist artist. Their only daughter, Aoine Landweer-Cooke, returned to Ireland, Jerpoint, where Sonja and Aoine, together with architect Martin Mulligan designed a sophisticated contemporary two storey dual occupancy dwelling, a light filled eco space in an ancient setting. Over the years Jerpoint has been a sanctum and oasis for many artists and poets including Seamus and Marie Heaney, John Montague, Ted Hughes, appointed Poet Laureate in 1984. For the past 45+ years Jerpoint has been a haven, an alive, exciting and rich environment, holding many vibrant memories.

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge is to offer a fine parcel of land comprising c. 92 acres (c. 37.3 hectares) of high profile strategic land bank on the N7. There is also a smaller lot with high profile of 4.76 acres (c. 1.93 hectares) at Exit 6 south bound on the N7. This high profile property with frontage on the N7 is at the Castlewarden Interchange (Exit 6). The attraction and value of the lands is substantially enhanced by its direct access onto the N7 at the Interchange, one of Ireland’s busiest thoroughfares with over 50,000 movements a day. City West lies just c. 18 km from the holding, whilst Naas is location just c. 5 km west, the villages of Rathcoole and Kill are 2½ km to the east and west respectively and 11 km from the M50.

Jordan Auctioneers have just released to the market a “Ready To Go” residential development extending to c. 0.64 Acres with full planning permission for 5 x 3 bedroom houses and 4 x 2 bedroom houses (Part V exempt). Situated in an excellent sought after location just off the Green Road in Newbridge on the road linking the Green Road to the Athgarvan Road. Ideally located within walking distance of all the amenities including schools, churches, banks, post office and superb shopping including Penneys, Tescos, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, Aldi, TK Maxx and the Whitewater Shopping Centre with 75 retail outlets, foodcourt and cinema.

Laurel Lodge is a substantial detached two storey family home standing on c. 6 acres approached through a recessed stone entrance with electric gates to a sweeping tarmacadam tree lined avenue leading up to the house. Set amidst a mature 6 acre site which has approximately 3 acres of mature gardens to front in lawn, with flower beds, trees, paved patio area, workshop, garden shed, all enclosed by trees and hedges. To the rear there is approximately 3 acres which has been planted in forestry.

Sarsfield Drive is a fine residential development of 29 detached houses on the Station Road in Newbridge, adjacent to the Train Station.  The property is at the end of a cul de sac of 4 houses on a corner site. 

Jordan Auctioneers successfully sold 104 acres by Public Auction on Monday last. Before a large attendance of about 60 people the entire was offered for sale in several lots before being sold in its entirety for a price of €1,850,000 to a local farming family. There was strong interest in all the lots, but the combined package generated the best price with several active bidders.

Jordan Auctioneers have just launched an iconic property in Abbeyleix prominently located in the centre of the town. The fine Period Residence forms the end house of the historic Pembroke Terrace. The origin of Pembroke Terrace can be traced to c. 1840. On the marriage of Thomas Viscount de Vesci to Lady Emma Herbert, daughter of the 11th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. At the turn of the century Pembroke Terrace housed a Post Office, Constabulary Barracks, an Inspector’s House and Hibernian Bank. Today the entire is in private ownership and this property has been in the current family for upwards of 65 years.

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge has received instructions to offer for sale the former premises of the Late Ned Gowing, MRCVS which comprises a fine detached bungalow c. 2,558 sq.ft. of spacious living accommodation together with a detached veterinary facility, American Barn and ancillary facilities together with a derelict cottage and site at Pollardstown, The Curragh. Ned Gowing, MRCVS was an internationally acclaimed veterinary surgeon and this unique property has huge potential for setting up a veterinary practice/equestrian business/training yard.

The second of our April auction properties is Mill House, one of the best farms to come on the market in Co. Kildare for some time with a farmhouse, old yard and 103 acres of the top-quality land. Mill house is a traditional two storey farmhouse of circa 198 sq.m (2,131 sq.ft). It fronts onto the main road and is in relatively good condition throughout although it would benefit from some upgrading and modernisation. There are two lovely reception rooms to the front of the house with 9ft ceilings and 4 bedrooms which provide ample accommodation.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to present the first of two properties to be auctioned in April. The first auction is a lovely property on 7 acres in the centre of Rathvilly within walking distance of all local services and facilities and the entire is zoned a combination of ‘Town Centre’ (c. 3 acres) & ‘Open Space /Amenity (c.4 acres)’ in the Draft County Development Plan 2022 – 2028 which is due to be adopted by mid-2022. The propery comprises of a substantial two storey residence of 187 sq.m. (c. 2,000 sq.ft) complete with a range of reception rooms and 4 bedrooms and requires extensive renovation throughout.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to acquire a superb block of development land in a proven selling location on the edge of Kildare Town. The entire extends to approx. 11 hectares (27.28 acres) with a large portion zoned ‘New Residential’.

Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge are delighted to offer Number 25 Moore Avenue, Newbridge for Sale by Private Treaty. This 4 bedroom detached bungalow is situated in an established estate adjacent to Tesco & Woodies and within walking distance of all amenities in Newbridge. The property comes to the market in superb condition throughout and has brick/dashed maintenance free exterior. Extending to circa 140 sq.m./ 1,500 sq.ft, this is an ideal family home and with a large green area to the front there is plenty of room to play .

Following on from Liam’s last blog with emphasis on buying a New Build, this week Liam focusses on buying a Second Hand Property. Although the factors involved in buying are quite similar for both types of properties there are a few differences to note which Liam highlights in this week’s blog.

Searching for your dream home can be time consuming and sometimes frustrating so to help you on your journey Liam Hargaden of Jordan Auctioneers would like to share his 30 years experience in the market by identifying some key ‘Tips’ below which will help you make that big decision on whether to buy or not to buy. This week Liam will be focussing on New Builds giving you some insight into the process of buying a brand new home.

In the last sale by Public Auction for 2021 Jordan Auctioneers finished a superb selling season with the sale of a compact 46 acre holding at Knockdromagh, Myshall, Co. Carlow. Before a crowd of about 20 people the property was Auctioned on the lands and bidding was a two-horse race from the outset to the very end. Opening at €400,000 bidding continued up to €600,000 before the property was placed ‘on the market’ but that was really only the start of the process with the same two parties battling it out all the way to €830,000 before the hammer dropped. Equating to an overall figure of just over €18,000 per acre which was an exceptional result.

This site is situated in a central sought after location on the Sallins Road only c. ½ mile from Poplar Square in Naas Town Centre. The site contains c. 3.24 acre (c. 1.3 hectare) which is zoned “New Residential” under the New Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027. The allowable density is 35 to 50 units per hectare.

Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge are delighted to offer number 6 Langton Park for Sale by Private Treaty. This 4 bedroom detached bungalow is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in an established estate just off the Green Road. Having been recently renovated, the property extends to circa 115 sq.m (1,238 sq.ft) and benefits from gas fired central heating and gated side access to the side/rear garden.

In one of Jordan Auctioneers last Auctions of 2021, we successfully sold 38 acres of non-residential land just outside Sallins in Co. Kildare. Before an attendance of about 20 people bidding was lively from the outset with the property opening at €500,000 and 3 active bidders throughout. The hammer fell for a price of €835,000 equating to almost €22,000 per acre.

Continuing an extraordinary selling season for Jordan Auctioneers in south Kildare we successfully sold 3 separate properties on Thursday last by Auction. A sign of the changed times; two were sold online and one was conducted in person.