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€620,000
294 sqm
0.07 Acres
Description
The Purple Heather has been open since the 1960's and has been renowned for its exceptional food. The ground floor of about 2,086 sq. ft. has a 56-seater restaurant & bar which also has a benefit of a full bar license. Located off the restaurant area is the commercial kitchen. To the rear are the ladies and gents' toilets and dry goods room. The property extends to Henry Lane at the rear where there are various store rooms, which are ideal for further development.
On the first floor is a private 2-bedroom apartment,1,083 sq. ft. (approx). This is ideal as an upstairs living quarters or a home. The large living room to the front has beautiful high ceilings with original cornicing and sash windows. There are also 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, living and dining room.
On the third floor is an attic with a home office, 422 sq. ft. (approx).
Total Site area 0.073 acres.
The property is located on Henry Street which is renowned for its many restaurants, bars and shops. There is 28 ft of street frontage.
This is a once in a life time opportunity to buy a gem within the jewel of the Heritage town of Kenmare.
Joint Selling Agents: Connor Scarteen 064 6641263
Features
Full 7-day Bar Licence
56-Seater Bar/Restaurant
Front facade of the building is listed
Potential to expand to the first floor
Development potential to rear onto Henry Lane
Services
Mains Water
Mains Sewage
Heating - Storage heating, solid fuel stove
2 open fireplaces
Electricity
Fibre optic broadband available.
Telephone
Details of Rates, bar licence and fire certificate are available on request.
List of contents included in the sale - available from the selling agent.
Rooms
Restaurant/Bar 56 Seater Bar and Restaurant. wood burning stove. Heating via free standing electric heater.
Commercial Kitchen Commercial kitchen. List of contents available from the Estate Agent on request.
Mens Toilets Toilets, sinks and urinals.
Ladies Toilets Toilets and sinks
Storage Previously used as staff accommodation.
External
First Floor - 2 Bedroom Apartment 110.6 Sq.mts. ( 1,083 Sq.Ft.)
Lounge Spacious living room with high ceiling. Original cornicing and sash windows. Open fireplace.
Bedroom 1 Twin bedroom with high ceilings and original sash windows.
Bedroom 2 Double bedroom to the rear.
Bathroom W.c., w.h.b, bath with electric shower.
Storage room Ideal as a home office.
Kitchen Fitted kitchen with "Neff" electric oven, "whirlpool" fridge Freezer. Sink.
Living & Dining room. Dining area with lounge area overlooking roof terrace.
Second Floor - Attic/Storage 39.2 Sq.mts. (422 Sq.ft)
Attic Ample storage area and office.
Office Home office.
BER Information
BER Number: 800808792
Energy Performance Indicator: 441.44
About the Area
Cradled in the heart of Kenmare Bay, the picturesque town of Kenmare is the perfect location from which to discover the South West of Ireland, linking the world famous Ring of Kerry with the rugged Ring of Beara. Just bursting with amazing views and loads of other things that will inspire you to greatness and let your mind run wild. Founded in 1670, the unique charm and inherent beauty of the town remains unchanged. The Ireland Tourist Board, Bórd Fáilte, officially recognized the historical, cultural and environmental significance of Kenmare by bestowing up on it the title of Kerry’s first Heritage Town in Ireland.
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