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"Content": "A most impressive Victorian property commanding a dramatic setting at the foot of the Knockmealdown mountains, offering huge potential for commercial use or as a spectacular private residence."
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"Content": "Cahir 14 km. Mitchelstown 20 km. Lismore 21 km. Clonmel 28 km. Cork 65 km. Dublin (M50) 185 km. M8 Motorway (J11) 14 min. Cork Airport 60 min. Shannon Airport 90 min. Dublin Airport 130 min.\r\n\r\nVestibule, Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Chapel Dining Room. Cloaks. First and Second Floor with Eight Individual Bedroom Suites. Kitchenette. Lower Ground Floor with Three Bedroom Apartment and Commercial Kitchens.\r\n\r\nHouse Yard. Farm Yard with Traditional Stone Outbuildings. Gardens with Summerhouse and Labyrinth. Paddock in Pasture. Wonderful Views of Knockmealdown Mountains.\r\n\r\nIn all about 2.45 Hectares (6.05 Acres)\r\n\r\nFOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY\r\n\r\nTHE OLD CONVENT\r\nThis fine character property is believed to have been built in 1886 on lands donated to the Sisters of Mercy by Lady Catherine Butler of Ormonde. Their works including teaching in the village school and nursing in the adjacent hospital. The current owners purchased the property in 2005 and undertook a comprehensive yet sympathetic programme of renovation and upgrading of the building. A renowned and hugely successful restaurant and boutique country guest house business was established in 2006 with an enviable reputation for its tasting menu and stylish guest accommodation.\r\n\r\nThe Old Convent comprises a handsome 5-bay stone structure with a raised ground floor and steep slate roof, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Knockmealdown mountains. The building, with detailed brick window reveals, retains attractive exposed stone elevations to the east and north, along with the original slate roof. The generous, well-proportioned, accommodation is bright and airy being arranged over four floors with many of its original features still in place. To the ground floor are the impressive reception rooms comprising of drawing room, dining room and restaurant dining room with eight luxurious bedroom suites to the upper floors. The kitchens together with a staff apartment are located to the lower ground floor with the whole building extending to some 743 sq. m (8000 sq. ft) of floor area, all presented in first class order.\r\n\r\nOffering a high degree of seclusion, being set well back from the public road, the property is ringed by mature trees and shrubs and surrounded by lovely gardens. The whole extends to circa 2.45 hectares (6.05 acres) and includes a pony paddock and stables, serviced by a rear access.\r\n\r\nSOUTH TIPPERARY\r\nThe Old Convent is located at the edge of the village of Clogheen some 14 km from the busy market town of Cahir; with a comprehensive range of shopping, financial and leisure facilities. The property is well placed for the M8 Motorway which affords rapid access to Cork and Dublin with Mitchelstown, Lismore and Clonmel within easy reach.\r\n\r\nThe area, bounded by the Knockmealdowns to the south and Galtees to the north, is known for its outstanding natural beauty and its undulating farmland. There is an abundance of leisure and sporting amenity with hill-walking at The Vee Gap with its spectacular annual display of rhododendron and corrie lake, Bay Lough, on the doorstep. The area provides some of the finest fishing, to the Rivers Suir and Blackwater whilst golf is well catered for with courses at Cahir, Mitchelstown and Lismore. Racing is at Tipperary and Clonmel with an active point-to-point calendar over the winter months. The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival centred on Lismore, takes place in June.\r\n\r\nACCOMMODATION\r\nGROUND FLOOR (c. 194 sq m)\r\n___________________________\r\nCut limestone steps rise to\r\nVestibule About 3.50 m x 2.40 m\r\nSolid timber double doors with wing windows and light over. Ceiling cornice. Marble tile floor. Dado rail. Picture rail. Half glazed double doors with wing windows and light over to\r\n\r\nEntrance Hall About 10.50 m x 2.40 m\r\nPitch pine staircase to first floor landing. Marble tile floor. Ceiling cornice. Dado rail. Stairs down to lower ground floor.\r\n\r\nDrawing Room About 8.90 m x 4.30 m\r\nA bright room with 3 windows to south. Open fireplace with cast iron chimney-piece, tile surround and marble hearth. Coat hanging. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Solid double doors to\r\n\r\nDining Room About 5.00 m x 4.30 m\r\nDouble aspect with open fireplace with timber chimney piece, tile insert and cast iron canopy. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Picture rail. Door to vestibule.\r\n\r\nChapel Dining Room About 14.10 m x 4.30 m\r\nA fine triple aspect room with solid beech wood block floor. Original stained glass windows. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Display niches. Shelved store cupboard.\r\n\r\nLower Return\r\nYoga & Meditation Room About 4.00 m x 3.10 m\r\nBespoke stain glass windows. Door to side.\r\n\r\nCloaks with tile floor, wash hand basin and WC.\r\n\r\nFIRST FLOOR (c. 178 sq m)\r\n________________________\r\nUpper Return with Cloaks; Tile floor, wash hand basin and WC.\r\n\r\nLanding\r\n\r\nSuite 1\r\nSitting Area About 4.30 m x 3.00 m\r\nBedroom About 5.50 m x 4.30 m\r\nBathroom\r\nShower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile wall and floor.\r\n\r\nSuite 2\r\nSitting Area About 3.50 m x 2.40 m\r\nBedroom About 4.30 m x 3.50 m\r\nBathroom\r\nPanelled bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.\r\n\r\nSuite 3\r\nBedroom About 4.30 m x 3.50 m\r\nSitting Area About 1.70 m x 1.70 m\r\nBathroom\r\nCorner panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.\r\n\r\nKitchenette About 4.30 m x 3.00 m\r\nA range of fitted eye level and base level storage units and drawers with fitted fridge. Single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps. Range of fitted bookshelves with storage units under. Tile floor. Access to fire escape.\r\n\r\nSuite 4\r\nBedroom About 5.50 m x 4.30 m (max)\r\nBathroom\r\nCorner bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.\r\n\r\nSECOND FLOOR (c. 171 sq m)\r\n__________________________\r\nLanding\r\n\r\nSuite 5\r\nBedroom About 5.50 m x 4.30 m with Gallery off (About 2.40 m x 1.80 m)\r\nBathroom\r\nSlipper bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile floor.\r\n\r\nSuite 6\r\nBedroom About 4.30 m x 3.80 m\r\nBathroom Separate bath area\r\nShower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile wall and floor. Separate adjoining bath with tile walls and floor and mirror.\r\n\r\nSuite 7\r\nBedroom About 4.30 m x 3.80 m Access to fire escape.\r\nBathroom\r\nShower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC.\r\n\r\nSuite 8\r\nSitting Area About 5.50 m x 4.30 m\r\nBedroom About 4.60 m x 4.30 m with raised corner bath off.\r\nBathroom\r\nShower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.\r\n\r\nLOWER GROUND FLOOR (c. 200 sq m)\r\n__________________________________\r\nLower Hall\r\nUnder stair office area. Wood effect tile floor.\r\n\r\nApartment comprising\r\nEntrance Lobby\r\nwith coat hanging and door to side.\r\n\r\nKitchen / Dining Room About 5.20 m x 4.30 m (max)\r\nOriginal vitreous Doulton twin deep sinks. Fitted units and drawers and sliding larder units. Polished granite work-surfaces and tile splash-backs. Tile floor. Cupboard housing hot water buffer tank and twin pressure pumps. Door to rear yard.\r\n\r\nSitting Room / Bedroom 1 About 8.60 m x 4.30 m Vinyl floor (original timber floor under)\r\nBedroom 2 About 4.30 m x 3.00 m\r\nBedroom 3 About 4.30 m x 3.70 m\r\n\r\nBathroom\r\nPanelled deep bath with mixer taps and shower head attachment, quartz top with inset wash hand basin, WC. Heated towel rail. Wood effect tile floor.\r\n\r\nCommercial Kitchens\r\nA detailed list of the cooking/catering equipment in situ is available on request.\r\n\r\nKitchen 1 About 5.20 m x 4.30 m\r\n4 oven electric Aga cooker. Daylight lighting. Stainless sink unit. Tile floor.\r\n\r\nKitchen 2 About 4.00 m x 3.10 m\r\nExtractor hood canopy. Stainless sink unit. Daylight lighting. Tile floor.\r\n\r\nWash Room About 2.50 m x 2.20 m\r\nDouble deep stainless sink unit.\r\n\r\nOUTSIDE\r\nTo the side is a sunken garden area with canopy and sun terrace /sitting out area with pedestrian access to side road. Immediately to the rear is the house yard with cold water storage tank and boiler shed, housing Grant oil fired condensing boiler. Two further sheds for wood and general storage, with power and water. The farm yard is also served by a rear access drive with solid timber double doors. Traditional stone under slate outbuilding. Hen house and run. The rear access gates are located adjacent to the paddock, which extends to circa 1.78 hectares (4.40 acres).\r\n\r\nGARDENS & GROUNDS\r\nTo the front of the property there are iron electric gates and gravel drive giving access to the property which is ringed by trees and shrubs. The drive leads to a forecourt with ample parking and is flanked by lawns, trees and a delightful ornamental pond. To the rear there is a rock labyrinth and summer house together with fruit trees and secret garden.\r\n\r\nSERVICES\r\nMains water and electricity. Foul drainage to mains (community scheme). Oil fired central heating. Intruder alarm and two fire alarm systems.\r\n\r\nSOLICITORS HAVING CARRIAGE OF SALE\r\nMs. Maura McMahon, Donal T. Ryan Solicitors, Cahir, Co Tipperary\r\n\r\nBER CERTIFICATION\r\nThe Old Convent is listed as a Protected Structure and as such, under the terms of the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations 2006, Statutory Instrument SI 666 of 2006, it is exempted from the requirement to have a BER Certificate.\r\n\r\nPLANNING\r\nThe property has a mixed use with commercial use to all parts, excepting the residential apartment to the lower ground floor (140 sq m). The land has an agricultural zoning – however, it has previously held a residential zoning.\r\n\r\nVIEWING\r\nStrictly by prior appointment with the sole agents.\r\n\r\nDIRECTIONS\r\nFrom Clogheen proceed south on the R668 Lismore / Vee Gap road. The entrance gates to the property will be seen on the right a short distance along this road. Please note that no signboards are erected at the property.\r\n\r\nGENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS FOR ALL PROPERTIES\r\n\r\nTENURE AND POSSESSION\r\nThe property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession given upon completion.\r\n\r\nFIXTURES & FITTINGS\r\nOnly those mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items including garden effects, ornaments and statuary are expressly excluded.\r\n\r\nWAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY\r\nThe property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, either public or private, all wayleaves and easements whether specifically mentioned or not.\r\n\r\nPLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES\r\nThese are based on the Ordnance Survey of Ireland and are for reference only. All measurements are approximate only. They will be deemed to have been checked by prospective purchasers who will have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.\r\n\r\nIMPORTANT NOTICE\r\nThese particulars are for guidance only and are prepared in good faith to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Some images of the property may have been taken from outside the curtillage. Neither Michael H. Daniels & Co, nor any employee has any authority to give or make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only."
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