The Folk House, Guard Well, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17WD92
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The Folk House, Guard Well, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17WD92

€1,500,000

1581 m²Restaurant / Bar / Hotel
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About The Folk House, Guard Well, Kinsale, Co. Cork

Description

LOCATION The Folk House enjoys a prime and vibrant town centre location in Kinsale, Co. Cork, one of Irelands most established coastal destinations. The property occupies a strategic position on Guardwell within the historic core of the town, and is highly accessible from Kinsale Harbour and the principal retail, hospitality and tourism thoroughfares, that make Kinsale a sought-after destination. Kinsale is internationally recognised as a culinary, leisure and lifestyle destination, attracting strong year-round visitor footfall and benefiting from a robust local residential market. Kinsale is situated approx. 30km south of Cork City and approx. 22km south of Cork International Airport. Kinsale is a commuter town for Cork City and it is also an important tourist and yachting destination with the renowned Kinsale Yacht Club and Old Head Gold Links located in the area. Kinsale town is situated in a picturesque waterfront location overlooking Kinsale Harbour and the mouth of the Bandon River with proximity to the wider Wild Atlantic Way. DESCRIPTION The property is contained in a terraced part two storey and part three storey, six bay building with extensive frontage on to Guardwell Street. The accommodation comprises a licensed bar / night club and ancillary accommodation at ground floor with 27 ensuite bedrooms across the first and second floors offering flexibility for a range of commercial or mixed-use purposes, subject to planning. The property is being sold with the benefit of 7-Day Ordinary Publicans Licence. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY A feasibility study has been undertaken which indicates potential for future residential redevelopment of the property, subject to the necessary planning permissions being obtained. A number of development options have been prepared including the following indicative options: • Option 1: 6 residential units comprising 4 house and 2 apartments • Option 2: 10 residential units comprising 8 duplexes and 2 apartments • Option 3: 9 residential units comprising 9 apartments • Option 4: 10 units comprising 10 apartments A further option has been prepared which seeks to retain the property in its existing use, while enhancing the overall internal layout and operational flow. The study illustrates flexibility in unit mix and density, offering a range of potential development outcomes to suit varying market and investment strategies. Further details of the feasibility study including layouts are available upon request.

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School NameScoil Naomh EltinDistance190mPupils400
School NameSt Multose National SchoolDistance850mPupils54
School NameGaelscoil Chionn TsáileDistance960mPupils145
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School NameSummercove National SchoolDistance1.5kmPupils217
School NameBelgooly National SchoolDistance4.9kmPupils352
School NameDunderrow National SchoolDistance5.3kmPupils181
School NameBallinspittle National SchoolDistance6.8kmPupils184
School NameBallinadee National SchoolDistance7.1kmPupils103
School NameBallyheada National SchoolDistance10.2kmPupils164
School NameGurraneasig National SchoolDistance10.3kmPupils59
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School NameKinsale Community SchoolDistance370mPupils1498
School NameColáiste Na ToirbhirteDistance14.8kmPupils451
School NameEdmund Rice CollegeDistance15.0kmPupils577
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School NameSt. Brogan's CollegeDistance15.6kmPupils861
School NameCarrigaline Community SchoolDistance15.7kmPupils1060
School NameBandon Grammar SchoolDistance15.8kmPupils717
School NameHamilton High SchoolDistance15.8kmPupils429
School NameGaelcholáiste Charraig Ui LeighinDistance15.9kmPupils283
School NameColáiste Muire- Réalt Na MaraDistance18.9kmPupils518
School NameColáiste An Spioraid NaoimhDistance19.7kmPupils700
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TypeBusDistance190mStopKinsaleRoute228DestinationKinsaleProviderWest Cork Connect
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TypeBusDistance190mStopKinsaleRoute253DestinationClonakiltyProviderTfi Local Link Cork
TypeBusDistance190mStopKinsaleRoute226DestinationKinsaleProviderBus Éireann
TypeBusDistance190mStopKinsaleRoute255DestinationMtu BishopstownProviderTfi Local Link Cork
TypeBusDistance380mStopKinsale QuarterRoute253cDestinationTown ShuttleProviderTfi Local Link Cork
TypeBusDistance470mStopKinsale Community SchoolRoute253DestinationKinsaleProviderTfi Local Link Cork
TypeBusDistance470mStopKinsale Community SchoolRoute254DestinationKinsaleProviderTfi Local Link Cork

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