The Black Cat, The Waterbarrack, R95VH58

A prominent multi-use business premises with residence on a commanding corner site in the heart of Kilkenny City. The Black Cat complex consists of a 4 bedroomed detached residence, retail outlet and petrol station forecourt with canopy, select Bar & Lounge as well as extensive gardens to the rear. The overall site area comprises C. 0.5 Acres or 0.21 hectares. The property offers enormous potential to develop and enhance the existing facilities or subject to planning permission for a re-development of the entire site. The possibilities are endless. The shop and petrol station ceased trading in 2009 while the licensed premises ceased trade in 2012. Through the years the property has been well maintained by the Cleere family. ACCOMMODATION:Residence: The 2 storey residence comprises C. 141 m - 1,525 Sq. Ft and includes: Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Office, 2 Bathrooms and 4 Bedrooms. There is a direct access from the Kitchen/Living Room to the Bar & Lounge. Bar & Lounge: The public lounge extends to C. 75.7 m - 815 Aq. Ft with ample wall and counter seating. The Bar and Snug extend to C. 50.6 m - 545 Sq. Ft Shop/Petrol Station: The retail outlet features double display window over forecourt. The shop (including stores) comprises 69 m - 745 Sq. Ft Garden/Site: The overall site of the property extends C. .21 hectares or 0.5 Acres, with frontage and access off Blackmill Street. The rear of the property fronts onto DeLoughry Place. We understand that the green area on the western boundary, fronting onto Dominic Street is owned by the local authority. Location: The Black Cat has been a licensed premises and service station since 1972. The property is located overlooking The Waterbarrack on the corner of Dominic Street and Blackmill Street in the heart of Kilkenny City. Dominic Street connects to Dean Street as part of the Inner Relief and is an extremely busy thoroughfare in Kilkenny. The city, with a population of 26,512 persons (2016 Census) is strategically located in the South East of Ireland within 125 km of Dublin, 150 km of Cork and within 50km of Waterford, Clonmel, Carlow, Portlaoise and Thurles. Kilkenny is a thriving commercial town featuring many major employers includes: Glanbia, Taxback.com, State Street, Banking 365, VHI, Carne Group to name but a few. The subject property is located within 750 m of the town centre yet is on the main arterial relief road around the city. Zoning: The property s current use includes residential, retail Bar & Lounge and service station. The property is zoned for Residential purposes in the current city and environs development plan. Given the current commercial uses of the property we are of the opinion that re-development these uses would be acceptable, however expansion may require planning application. Rates: Bar, Lounge, Service Station & Shop 5,300 per annum Title: We understand title to be Freehold SOLICITOR:Barry Galvin Barry Galvin & Co 91 South Mall Cork