The Folk House, Guard Well, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17WD92
€1,500,000
- Available From:Immediately
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 Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Scoil Naomh Eltin | Distance | 190m | Pupils | 400 |
| School Name | St Multose National School | Distance | 850m | Pupils | 54 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Chionn Tsáile | Distance | 960m | Pupils | 145 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Summercove National School | Distance | 1.5km | Pupils | 217 |
| School Name | Belgooly National School | Distance | 4.9km | Pupils | 352 |
| School Name | Dunderrow National School | Distance | 5.3km | Pupils | 181 |
| School Name | Ballinspittle National School | Distance | 6.8km | Pupils | 184 |
| School Name | Ballinadee National School | Distance | 7.1km | Pupils | 103 |
| School Name | Ballyheada National School | Distance | 10.2km | Pupils | 164 |
| School Name | Gurraneasig National School | Distance | 10.3km | Pupils | 59 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Kinsale Community School | Distance | 370m | Pupils | 1498 |
| School Name | Coláiste Na Toirbhirte | Distance | 14.8km | Pupils | 451 |
| School Name | Edmund Rice College | Distance | 15.0km | Pupils | 577 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | St. Brogan's College | Distance | 15.6km | Pupils | 861 |
| School Name | Carrigaline Community School | Distance | 15.7km | Pupils | 1060 |
| School Name | Bandon Grammar School | Distance | 15.8km | Pupils | 717 |
| School Name | Hamilton High School | Distance | 15.8km | Pupils | 429 |
| School Name | Gaelcholáiste Charraig Ui Leighin | Distance | 15.9km | Pupils | 283 |
| School Name | Coláiste Muire- Réalt Na Mara | Distance | 18.9km | Pupils | 518 |
| School Name | Coláiste An Spioraid Naoimh | Distance | 19.7km | Pupils | 700 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 253c | Destination | Town Shuttle | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 228 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | West Cork Connect |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 254 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 226x | Destination | Mtu | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 253 | Destination | Clonakilty | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 226 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Bus Éireann |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 190m | Stop | Kinsale | Route | 255 | Destination | Mtu Bishopstown | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 380m | Stop | Kinsale Quarter | Route | 253c | Destination | Town Shuttle | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 470m | Stop | Kinsale Community School | Route | 253 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 470m | Stop | Kinsale Community School | Route | 254 | Destination | Kinsale | Provider | Tfi Local Link Cork |
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