32 Lower O' Connell Street, Dublin 1

A wonderful heritage comes alive in this imposing building - the former headquarters of The Savoy Cocoa Company and Rowntree and Co. No 32 Lower O' Connell Street was built in 1920 to designs by Donnelly, Moore, Keefe and Robinson. The facade of minimal granite classicism with giant pilasters, cornice and Portland stone cladding conceals four floors of elegant Art Deco and Edwardian influenced office space and a high-profile café O Connell Street is Dublin's grandest city street, formerly known as Sackville Street; a magnificent and French boulevard inclined, it runs North from the River Liffey to Parnell Square and comprises two broad carriageways flanking a central monument and tree-lined pathway. The general post office General Post Office, one of Ireland's most rousing buildings, lies directly opposite 32 LOC; its grand iconic portico is now the primary architectural focus of the street. It became the focal point of the 1916 rising following its seizure as the headquarters of the rebellion after five days of artillery fire and bombardment from a gunboat on the liffey, the GPO lay in ruins - it was splendidly rebuilt in 1924 32 Lower O Connell Street occupies a prime trading position directly opposite the GPO and on Dublin's principal thoroughfare. O'Connell Street is of significant relevance, accommodating many historic buildings, including the GPO. O'Connell Street forms part of the main shopping district on the north side of the river, with the nearby Henry Street / Mary Street shopping precinct boasting four department stores, including the largest and busiest Penneys( Primark ) in Ireland, and the world-famous Selfridge-owned Arnotts Department Store. OConnell Street is home to many international and national retailers, including H&M and Decathlon, in the recently completed Clerys Redevelopment. Penneys, Easons, Mountain Warehouse, Footlocker, Schuh, Carrolls Gifts and Paddy Wagon are all nearby. McDonald's, KFC, Burgerking Supermacs, Starbucks and Caffe Nerro also all have significant representation on the street. The central location makes it popular with tourists and business travellers as it is well served by numerous bus routes and the Air Coach. The Green and Red Luas lines also intersect on OConnell Street, giving it excellent connectivity to Busaras, Connolly and Heuston Main Line Rail Stations There are numerous Hotels in the O'Connell Street area to suit all budgets, from The Gresham, Holiday Inn, Madron, Moxy, Motel One and Staycity. Many of Dublin's historic sites are within easy walking distance, including Trinity College and the Guinness Brewery at St James' Gate. The premises comprise the Ground floor and Basement only within this four-storey over-basement commercial building. The premises is laid out to provide a largely open plan seating area and servery at ground level, with staff toilets, stores and kitchen at basement level. The premises also has the benefit of a rear access / exit which opens onto North Earl Street. The premises have been trading as a café for the last number of years, but previously traded as a Kebab house and Italian Diner.