The former Faughan Valley High School closed in 2007, following the merger of Faughan Valley and Clondermot High School to form Lisneal College, which is just a few miles away on Crescent Link.
The site comprises circa 4.5 acres of flat land in a triangular site between the Glenshane Road and the Drumahoe Road.It is well bounded and secured with palisade fencing with the access to the site off the Drumahoe Road.The frontage along Drumahoe Road is circa 130 metres.A swathe of trees has been retained along the southern boundary of the land to shield the subject land from the Glenshane Road, both visually and acoustically.
The former school building comprises a large, one and two storey building with two internal courtyards, totalling circa 58,000 sqft.We understand the property comprises the original Grade B2 listed section of the property and from this, many extensions have been built over the years.
The land surrounding the former school building comprises grassland, car parking and tennis courts.
The former Faughan Valley High School closed in 2007, following the merger of Faughan Valley and Clondermot High School to form Lisneal College, which is just a few miles away on Crescent Link.
The site comprises circa 4.5 acres of flat land in a triangular site between the Glenshane Road and the Drumahoe
The former Faughan Valley High School closed in 2007, following the merger of Faughan Valley and Clondermot High School to form Lisneal College, which is just a few miles away on Crescent Link.
The site comprises circa 4.5 acres of flat land in a triangular site between the Glenshane Road and the Drumahoe Road.It is well bounded and secured with palisade fencing with the access to the site off the Drumahoe Road.The frontage along Drumahoe Road is circa 130 metres.A swathe of trees has been retained along the southern boundary of the land to shield the subject land from the Glenshane Road, both visually and acoustically.
The former school building comprises a large, one and two storey building with two internal courtyards, totalling circa 58,000 sqft.We understand the property comprises the original Grade B2 listed section of the property and from this, many extensions have been built over the years.
The land surrounding the former school building comprises grassland, car parking and tennis courts.
Previous outline planning for residential development
Village location just 2 miles from Derry~Londonderry City Centre
Flat, well bounded land
Part Grade B listed building on site
The subject property is located in Drumahoe, a village on the outskirts of Derry~Londonderry.
Situated on the A6 dual carriageway to Derry, Drumahoe experiences a high level of passing traffic both into and out of the City.
The village is situated just 2 miles from the city centre, 14 miles to Strabane, 30 miles to Coleraine and 70 miles to Belfast. It comprises of a number of shops, petrol station, church and primary school.
The subject lands are located on the right hand side of the Glenshane Road, travelling towards Derry City Centre.
The surrounding land uses include;
North
Drumahoe Primary School, Drumahoe Army Cadets, a playpark and Drumahoe District Park.
East
Drumahoe Road and a large housing development
South
Detached dwellings and Drumahoe Village
West
Glenshane Road, Londonderry YMCA and Riverside Stadium football pitch
The subject property is located in Drumahoe, a village on the outskirts of Derry~Londonderry.
Situated on the A6 dual carriageway to Derry, Drumahoe experiences a high level of passing traffic both into and out of the City.
The village is situated just 2 miles from the city centre, 14 miles to Strabane,
The subject property is located in Drumahoe, a village on the outskirts of Derry~Londonderry.
Situated on the A6 dual carriageway to Derry, Drumahoe experiences a high level of passing traffic both into and out of the City.
The village is situated just 2 miles from the city centre, 14 miles to Strabane, 30 miles to Coleraine and 70 miles to Belfast. It comprises of a number of shops, petrol station, church and primary school.
The subject lands are located on the right hand side of the Glenshane Road, travelling towards Derry City Centre.
The surrounding land uses include;
North
Drumahoe Primary School, Drumahoe Army Cadets, a playpark and Drumahoe District Park.
East
Drumahoe Road and a large housing development
South
Detached dwellings and Drumahoe Village
West
Glenshane Road, Londonderry YMCA and Riverside Stadium football pitch
From measurements taken on Spatial NI, we understand the land and properties measure as below.
Site area
4.5 acres 1.82 hectares
Listed Section of Building
12,400 Sq. Ft. 1,152 Sq. M. (Image 2 in gallery)
Remaining Building
25,500 Sq. ft. 4,227 Sq. M.
We note from a review of the NI Listed Buildings Database that part of the main two-storey school building is Grade B2 listed.
The listed portion of the building has been outlined in yellow (Image 3 in gallery).
The relevant extract from the NI Listed Buildings Database is as follows;
Listed building reference: HB01/06/016
Extent of listing: School building (includes main entrance gate, piers and screen wall)
Listing: Grade B2
Date of listing: 21/7/1995
We note the following summary from the Listing;
An asymmetrical school built c.1958 to designs in the ‘International Modern’ style by Noel Campbell.
Although later additions to some extent compromise its architectural integrity, the school remains one of the best examples of its type from the post-war period, when economical construction was a necessity and innovative design solutions led to greater efficiency.
The interplay of two and three storey volumes demonstrate a planned three-dimensional relationship between the spaces with a system of proportion that is consistently rigorous inside and out.
Large expanses of curtain glazing, pilotis and a restrained use of sandstone cladding provide strong modernist references and whilst the building is deliberately simple and without decoration, a few key organic elements such as the entrance canopy, the timber clad curved water tank on the roof and the stairwell ballustrading lift the design above basic functionality.
As an intact example of a school by an architect who was noted for the modern idiom in which he worked, this building is somewhat rare. It also has important social value for the local community.
Zoning
The land falls within the Derry Area Plan 2011 and is located within the Development Limit.
We understand the land is currently zoned as ‘Existing Recreation and Open Space’, however there is previous outline planning on the land for residential development.
Planning Applications
After reviewing Planning NI, we note the following key planning application;
Application: Mixed-use development to include semi-detached residential units, re-use of the former school building for apartments and community hall, multi-use games area (MUGA pitch), changing facilities, children’s play area, car parking for adjacent Primary School and associated landscaping.
Application reference: A/2010/0362/O
Application granted: 03 Apr 2012
The above application was for a larger site to include the recreational land adjacent to the subject land, outlined in green on the plan to the right.
We note a subsequent planning application for solely the recreational land was granted in 2016 and has now been built out and completed, providing the community facilities shown within the green outline on the plan (Image 4 in gallery).
Although the existing planning on the subject land is outline planning rather than full planning or reserved matters planning, we believe it may establish the precedent of residential development on the land.
We advise all interested parties to seek their own professional planning opinion on the ability to develop the land.
We understand the rates are as per the Land and Property services website, as listed below.
NAV: £30,000
Rates payable 2023/24: £19,000.86
We have been advised that the building is exempt from vacant rates due to the listed building status.
The property has an Energy Efficiency rating of C72. The full Certificate can be made available upon request.
£525,000 exclusive.
All prices, outgoings and rentals are exclusive of, but may be liable to VAT.
We understand VAT is not applicable in this sale.
Stamp duty will be the liability of the purchaser.
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For further information:
Lynn Taylor
028 9050 1556 / 07813 020 181
ltaylor@lisney-belfast.com
Ben Hollinger
028 9050 1511
bhollinger@lisney-belfast.com
Viewing Strictly by appointment with the sole selling/letting agent Lisney.
Accommodation
The site comprises circa 4.5 acres (1.82 ha) of flat land in a triangular site.
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