Agar Commercial Property is seeking offers in excess of €1.25 million for a high-profile site with potential for the development of 18 apartments in the much sought-after residential location of Rathgar.

Situated at the intersection between Rathgar Avenue and Orwell Road, the subject site served for many years as the car park of the landmark Comans pub. The plot extends to 6,436sq ft and offers scope for the delivery of 10 two-bedroom apartments (75sq m) and eight one-bedroom apartments (52.8sq m) according to the feasibility study prepared by Adrian Hill Architects. The proposal suggests that one of the units could be designed for use as an office or showroom fronting on to Rathgar Avenue.

The Comans site is zoned Z2, which includes residential use under the terms of the current Dublin City Council Development Plan. The draft development plan for 2022 to 2028, meanwhile, seeks proposals for higher density in new developments.