19 Duke Street, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14T202

COMMERCIAL UNIT WITH OVERHEAD ACCOMMODATION ON A LARGE SITE WITH REAR ACCESS Derelict Terraced Property In Need of Significant Renovation And Investment. Site extends to approx. 0.1763 acres / 0.0713 hectares In a prime location, this expended three storey traditional town property offers enormous opportunity for a mix of residential/commercial uses. The property comprises a three storey building with extensive rear yard and rear access. The building extends in total to approx.. 230 sqm and boasts a substantial commercial unit on ground floor, and residential accommodation overhead, gated entrance into a secure massive yard to the rear from Green Alley. Accommodation comprises: ground floor retail / commercial unit with extensive storage rooms that extends to approx. 170sqm. First floor : two rooms. Second Floor: two rooms + w.c. approx. 60sqm Superb Development Opportunity Excellent location within walking distance of all amenities and services in Athy Town Centre. The local train station is within walking distance. These derelict properties present a unique opportunity for those with a vision for renovation or redevelopment. Athy is a market town located in Southwest County Kildare at the confluence of the River Barrow and the Grand Canal. The town has had a colourful history having developed from a 12th century Anglo-Norman settlement to an important stronghold on the local Estate of the FitzGerald, Earls of Kildare, which gives the town a brilliant sense of character today. Athy has several schools, restaurants and sports clubs to offer, making it a sought-after location in Kildare. Located between two motorways, the M7 connecting Dublin with Limerick and Cork, and the M9 connecting Dublin with Kilkenny and Waterford. The town is served by a railway station to the east on the Dublin to Waterford intercity route. Athy is a town continuing to grow with a population currently of 12,000 people but has strong potential to grow beyond 20,000 people. The property is zoned ‘Town Centre’ under the Athy Local Area Plan 2021 – 2027. The new Local Area Plan will be in place from 2028 onwards. The potential purchaser will be required to substantially complete works on this property so as to render it non-derelict and return it to residential use within 24-30 months from the closing of the sale. There will be a buyback option for the council should the works not be completed within the required timeframe. Please review the Special Condition on the Contract https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Housing/RegenerationandVacantHomes/VacantpropertyRefurbishmentGrant/ Please note special condition clause on contract: 15. In the event that there has been no development of the subject property, in accordance with the terms of any Planning permission if applicable within a period of 18/24/30 calendar months from the closing date of this Contract or such further period thereafter as the Vendor may allow. The Vendor at its sole discretion shall have an option to request that the subject property be transferred back to the Vendor subject to the Purchaser being refunded the purchase price as per this Contract less 10% being a contribution to the Vendor’s costs, i.e. 90% of the purchase price only shall be discharged to the Purchaser without any other interest, costs, or compensation. This clause shall be included in the Deed of Transfer to the Purchaser on closing and shall be registered as a burden on the Title to the property in sale. Once the property has been developed to the satisfaction of the Vendor, the Vendor through their Solicitors shall then execute a discharge of the burden on Title at no further expense to the Purchaser herein. Joint Agent: Darac O’Neill BSc (Hons) Dip Arb Law MRICS, MSCSI, MCIArb Director Office: 00353 45 856 604 Mobile: 087 965 60 63 Address: Trident House, Dublin Road, Naas, Co Kildare