Lot 3 is an extensive parcel of land, spanning to about 99.00 acres in total. The land is located off the Ballougry Road and Letterkenny Road, and lies either side of the Foyle Vally cycle route, extending down to the Foyle River, to include a two mile strip of shoreline. There are over 20 types of tree species planted in the woodlands including oak, birch and willow

 

The agricultural lands are currently laid in grass and benefit from automatic water drinkers throughout. The fields are accessed off both the Ballougry Road and Letterkenny Road, with the lower fields accessed off the cycle track. There is a Small Woodlands Grant Scheme in place and further details can be made available upon request.

 

The topography is a mixture of flat and gently undulating lands, ranging in elevation from about 5m (16.40 feet) above sea level to the east, to 14m (45.93 feet) above sea level to the west.

 

The subject property forms part of a wider holding, please see summary of additional lots below:

Lot 1: Consists of Milltown Lodge and the adjacent former farm buildings to include a commercial unit, on a total site area of about 3.69 acres.

Lot 2: Consists of about 39.53 acres of prime arable land which is in close proximity to the development limit of Derry/Londonderry.

Lot 4: Consists of Milltown Upper, a detached 3-bed bungalow on an elevated site with unimpeded views across the Foyle river, the city and beyond.

Lot 5: Consists of a self-contained commercial yard on a site area of about 0.96 acres, with two commercial sheds and a former tractor shed.

 

Location 

Derry/Londonderry is the second largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth largest city on the island of Ireland. The city is situated at the mouth of the Lough Foyle adjacent to the border with County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland (ROI). Centred on a hill on the west bank of the River Foyle, the old city is partially contained by well-preserved city walls (completed in 1619) 1.2 miles in circumference. It is about 4 miles (6km) upstream from where the Foyle widens into the Broad Atlantic inlet of Lough Foyle.

 

The city is located approximately 70 miles Northwest of Belfast via the M2/A6, totalling a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes. Letterkenny is located only 20 miles west of Derry/Londonderry via the N13, totalling a journey time of about 40 minutes. Transport throughout the Isle of Ireland is easy with the cities excellent road and rail links. Further the city boast its own deep seaport ‘Londonderry Port’ and own airport ‘Derry City’ at Eglinton, with direct daily connections to major UK cities.

 

Milltown Farm is located approximately 3.1 miles southwest of Derry/Londonderry on Ballougry Road. The farm occupies an elevated position in a private, tranquil setting with breath taking views across the River Foyle and Derry/Londonderry City.

 

An abundance of amenities are located nearby at Foyleside Shopping Centre (2.7 miles), the Richmond Shopping Centre (2.8 miles), Lisnagelvin Retail Park (3.6 miles), and Crescent Link Retail Park (4.7 miles).

 

For lovers of the outdoors plenty of walks and trails can be found nearby including The Foyle Valley Cycle Route which can be accessed directly from Milltown Farm. This award-winning, 21 mile cycle route connects the historic Walled City of Derry/Londonderry to the border towns of Lifford and Strabane on a mix of traffic-free paths and quiet country roads. Other attractive walks include Brooke Park, Ness Country Park, Prehen Woods and St Columb’s Park. Lisfannon Beach in County Donegal is also a short 20-minute drive away on the bay of Lough Swilly.

 

There is a great selection of both primary schools and secondary schools serving the local area including Ballougry Primary School, Lisnagelvin Primary, Model School, Foyle College and Lumen Christi College to name a few. Ulster University Magee Campus is also 2.9 miles distant, offering a broad range of undergraduate and post graduate academic degree programmes.