FOXROCK INN, Clough, Ballacolla, Co. Laois

The Foxrock Inn/ Mary's Bar We are delighted to welcome to the market this 7 bedroom 6 bath property which was previously a traditional Irish Inn. It is superbly located nestled within the popular village of Clough, Ballacolla with all amenities adjacent including school, church, GAA field and a mature private housing development etc. This property is well located approx. 1 mile off the main Ballacolla/ Durrow/ Borris in Ossory Road, 8 miles Durrow, 7 miles Abbeyleix, 3 miles Ballacolla and 18 miles Portlaoise. Clough, Ballacolla is a renowned area for hurling enthusiasts, with its hurling team being to the forefront of the Laois hurling championship and league for the last few decades. It is also an area that prides itself on being part of the tidy town's competition yearly. In 2000, 2001 and 2002 it welcomed the National Ploughing Championships to its locality with over 100,000 attendees daily. The Foxrock Inn which was formerly a Bed & Breakfast also possesses the wonderful fully licensed Mary's Bar and offer's peace and quiet in surroundings of intrinsic beauty. The bar is over 125 years in existence and has served the village of Clough throughout that time. This property is a must see for anyone thinking of relocating to the idyllic countryside as it offers multiple options to the prospective owner. The property is in very good condition throughout with the ground floor boasting spacious accommodation including entrance hall, sitting/ dining room, living room, kitchen, utility room and fully licenced pub with two independent access points and access from the kitchen. On the first floor to the right there is a large walk in hot press and two bedrooms sharing a large jack & jill doored bathroom and to the left there are 5 spacious ensuite bedrooms. To the front of the property there is a lovely patio area which could lend itself to a possible seating area for a coffee shop/ restaurant. To the rear of the property there is a large lean to storage shed off a small old stone shed and there is a large gated area which can be opened and used as an outdoor seating area in summer. The property lends itself to a lot of potential i.e., small restaurant combined with public bar and B&B accommodation for up to 12 guests. It also includes private accommodation along with this for the proprietor. Ground Floor: Entrance Hall 4ft x 4ft (1.21m x 1.21m) Solid wooden floor Sitting/ Dining Room 21ft x 15ft (6.4m x 4.57m) Solid wooden floor, feature open fireplace and ample lighting. Living Room open plan into Kitchen 16ft x 12ft (4.87m x 3.65m) Solid wooden floor, large solid fuel stove which heats up to 10 radiators and large built in storage unit Kitchen 22ft x 10ft (6.7m x 3m) Tiled floor, tiled around counter, feature fitted kitchen, electric oven with gas hob and dishwasher Utility room 8ft x 6ft (2.44m x 1.83m) Lino floor Fully Licenced Open Plan Bar & Lounge 45ft x 12ft (13.7m x 3.65m) Tiled floor, wooden beam detailing on the ceiling, feature open fireplace, ladies and gents' toilets, large wooden bar with private entrance from the kitchen and two external public entrances. There is common car parking for approx. 12-15 vehicles adjacent to the bar. First Floor Walk in Hot Press 5ft x 4ft 6 (1.5m x 1.4m) Solid wooden floor, ample shelving Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom 16ft x 10ft (4.88m x 3m) Solid wooden floor, main window and Velux window Bathroom - Jack & Jill doors Between bedroom 1 & 2 8ft x 8ft (2.44m x 2.44m) Solid wooden floor, bath, tiled shower surround, Power Shower, main window and Velux window Bedroom 2 12ft x 12ft (3.65m x 3.65m) Solid wooden floor, main window and Velux window Bedroom 3 - The Rock 11ft x 11ft (3.35m x 3.35m) Carpet floor and main window Ensuite 7ft x 3ft 6 (2.13m x 1.1m) Tiled floor, tiled around shower, double shower unit with Power shower and Velux window Bedroom 4 - Church View 11ft x 11ft (3.35m x 3.35m) Carpet floor and main window Ensuite 7ft x 3ft 9 (2.13m x 1.19m) Tiled floor, tiled around shower, double shower unit with Power shower and Velux window Bedroom 5 - The Lake - Currently being used as an office 11ft x 11ft (3.35m x 3.35m) Solid wooden floor and main window Ensuite 9ft x 4ft (2.74m x 1.21m) Tiled floor, tiled around shower, double shower unit with Power shower and Velux window Bedroom 6 - The Fox 12ft x 11ft (3.65m x 3.35m) Carpet floor and main window Ensuite 8ft x 4ft (2.43m x 1.21m) Tiled floor, tiled around shower, double shower unit with Power shower and Velux window Bedroom 7 - The Den 12ft x 14ft (3.65m x 4.26m) Carpet floor and main window Ensuite 7ft x 4ft (2.13m x 1.21m) Tiled floor, tiled around shower, double shower unit with Power shower and Velux window Storage room across from the Den room Emergency exit at the end of the corridor with a fire escape stair to meet fire regulations Garden: Enclosed private patio slabbed area to the front, large area to the rear which is used during the summer months for seating area for the pub and large shed to the rear. Services: Septic Tank, Mains Water, Oil Fired Central Heating and Open Fire in Sitting room.