Former Convent, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15NC58

A GATEWAY TO KILRUSH, THE SHANNON ESTUARY AND WEST CLARE The property is situated within the town of Kilrush, Co. Clare, adjacent to St. Senan’s Primary School and approximately 600 metres from Kilrush Marina. The site is bounded by the primary school to the north-east and Donneen Park residential estate to the south-west. Kilrush Marina provides an attractive base from which to explore the Shannon Estuary and the wider inland waterways system of the River Shannon, including its lakes, canals and waterside settlements. This marine setting adds significantly to the property’s potential as a hotel, leisure or visitor-accommodation destination. Kilrush is well positioned to serve as a base for visitors exploring West Clare and the surrounding coastal region, including the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, two of County Clare’s most internationally recognised tourism attractions. The property is situated approximately 15 kilometres from Trump International Golf Links & Hotel at Doonbeg, further enhancing its potential appeal to golfing, leisure and tourism markets. Kilrush is strategically located along Ireland’s renowned Wild Atlantic Way, providing an attractive base for visitors exploring the scenic coastline, maritime heritage and tourism attractions of West Clare. In addition to its tourism appeal, the town’s current lack of hotel accommodation presents a potential opportunity to serve local businesses, visiting professionals and contractors associated with the wider Shannon Estuary region. This commercial demand could provide an important foundation for a future hotel development, complementing the established leisure and tourism markets. SUBSTANTIAL FORMER CONVENT SET WITHIN EXTENSIVE GROUNDS The property comprises a substantial former convent, now requiring refurbishment, together with associated outbuildings on a site extending to approximately 1.71 hectares (4.22 acres). The overall site is broadly rectangular in configuration and benefits from road frontage onto Back Road, Kilrush. The former convent forms the principal building on the property and is complemented by a range of ancillary structures and surrounding grounds. The existing building offers significant scale and character. Subject to a detailed assessment of its condition and the necessary statutory approvals, it may be suitable for adaptation and reuse as a hotel or other form of guest accommodation. The extensive site provides scope to consider a comprehensive hospitality-led scheme incorporating the existing building, landscaped grounds, guest facilities, ancillary accommodation and complementary leisure uses. Any such proposal would be subject to architectural, structural, services, access and planning assessments. The property may also be suitable for residential or alternative institutional, community, educational or mixed-use development, subject to planning permission and all other required consents Substantial period property on approximately 1.71 hectares (4.22 acres), offering a distinctive opportunity for hotel, guest accommodation, wellness, tourism or alternative development uses, subject to any necessary planning permission. Features Landmark former convent offering substantial accommodation and considerable character. Extensive site extending to approximately 1.71 hectares (4.22 acres). Located approximately 600 metres from Kilrush Marina. Potential for hotel, guest accommodation, hostel, wellness, leisure or other tourism-related uses, subject to planning permission. Approximately 15 kilometres from Trump International Golf Links & Hotel, Doonbeg. Existing former convent building together with associated outbuildings. Road frontage onto Back Road, Kilrush. Broadly rectangular site configuration. Opportunity to create a distinctive hospitality destination serving Kilrush, West Clare and the Shannon Estuary. Previous planning history for a substantial residential development. Potential for alternative residential, institutional, educational, community or mixed-use redevelopment, subject to planning permission. The scale and character of the former convent, combined with the property’s substantial grounds and proximity to Kilrush Marina, provide a strong basis from which to explore a hospitality-led redevelopment. HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY POTENTIAL Potential uses that may warrant further investigation include: Boutique or country-style hotel Guesthouse or serviced guest accommodation Hostel or group tourism accommodation Wellness, health or retreat destination Wedding, events or conference venue Marine and activity-tourism accommodation Golfing and leisure accommodation Educational, training or residential campus Mixed hospitality and residential development All prospective uses would be subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission, building control approval, fire safety certification, disability access certification and any other statutory or regulatory approvals. No representation or warranty is given that planning permission will be granted for any particular use. Interested parties should undertake their own planning, architectural and technical investigations. PLANNING Planning permission was previously granted under Planning Reference P21/231 for the construction of 25 apartments and 16 dwellings. Prospective purchasers should note that this planning permission has lapsed. The previous grant nevertheless provides useful context regarding the site’s development history. It should not be interpreted as confirmation that the same or any alternative development proposal will receive planning permission in the future. Interested parties should satisfy themselves independently as to: The planning status of the property The planning history of the site The applicable zoning and development plan objectives The suitability of the existing building for refurbishment or change of use Access, parking and servicing requirements Conservation or architectural heritage considerations The feasibility of hotel, hospitality, residential or alternative development All contributions, conditions and statutory requirements that could apply to a future development Any proposed development or change of use will be subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission and all other statutory approvals. SITE AND DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS The property’s extensive site area offers purchasers an opportunity to consider a coordinated redevelopment strategy centred on the existing former convent. A hospitality-led concept could potentially seek to retain the identity and character of the principal building while introducing appropriate guest facilities, landscaped areas, parking, ancillary accommodation and leisure amenities. The viability of any proposal will depend upon a detailed assessment by the purchaser’s professional team, including planning, architectural, engineering, structural, fire safety, accessibility, environmental and commercial advice. Prospective purchasers should also investigate the capacity and availability of all necessary services and utilities. These Particulars and Terms are issued by Rooney Auctioneers (Limerick) Limited on the agreed understanding that all negotiations in respect of the property mentioned, are and will be conducted through them. 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