Two parcels of land extending to 20.3 acres in Co Roscommon, just outside the town of Athlone, are for sale with a €3m guide price.

Situated in Barrymore Road in a suburban area of the town, the area “is probably the most expensive residential address between Dublin and Galway where detached houses sell for between €500,000 and €600,000 and occasionally more”, agent Dermot O’Meara of Sherry FitzGerald O’Meara says.

One parcel comprising 14.77 acres has planning permission for 15 detached houses. He expects permission will be granted for a further 23 houses. Also in this section are 2.75 acres zoned transitional agriculture. Across the road a 5.63-acre parcel includes two acres zoned residential and 3.6 acres transitional agriculture.