Lot 8521,
The Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Ref: 8521
Landmark Seven Day Licensed Premises With Shop/Takeaway & Residential Accommodation On C. 1.7 Acre Site For Sale By Auction on Thursday 18th December at 4pm in The Orphan Girl (And Online)
QUINN Property are delighted to present this unique property to the market.
After more than twenty years of proud family ownership and service to the community, this much-loved and landmark licensed premises is being offered for sale by the Spencer family, who, having successfully built and maintained a thriving business with a reputation for quality, hospitality and tradition, are retiring from the licencing trade.
The Orphan Girl occupies a prime roadside location in Ballymoney, a charming coastal village located just north of Gorey, with a strong reputation as a premium holiday and leisure location. Renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches and welcoming atmosphere, Ballymoney has long been one of Wexford`s most sought-after destinations for both residents and visitors, the area being dotted with holiday homes, golf courses (Ballymoney & Courtown), the 4* Seafield Hotel, Spa & Holiday Home Complex (900 meters) and quality hospitality venues. The location also benefits from its proximity to Gorey town (6km away), providing an excellent choice of amenities in educational facilities, gourmet restaurants, award winning hotels, high fashion boutiques, cinema, theatre and a vast array of local leisure amenities, as well as bus and rail transport links, including easy access to the M11 motorway connecting Wexford and Dublin.
Originally built in the 1960`s, the function room was added in 1989, followed by further extension and modernisation in 2002, including the addition of the current main bar/restaurant and first floor large open plan area. The premises sits on a generous site of approximately 1.7 acres with a large tarmacadam forecourt, allowing for extensive customer parking. A wide and versatile range of accommodation on the ground floor extends to c. 1,099.8 m² and briefly comprises of bars, restaurant, a large function room/night club, busy takeaway, living quarters with separate access and garden, suitable for owner, staff or guest use. The bar can accommodate approx. 70 persons, the lounge approx. 100 persons and the function room has a licence for approx. 470 persons, providing excellent facilities for parties/private events. Supporting the trading areas are deliveries, stock, keg, storage, comms and cold room facilities, ensuring an efficient operation and high service standards.
The first floor accommodation extends to c. 377.5 m² and comprises of landing/hall area, four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, again offering excellent opportunities for owner, staff or guest use. A large open plan area presents excellent scope and opportunity for further development and/or conversion for a variety of uses. The extensive accommodation is illustrated in the accompanying floor plans included in this brochure, with detailed layouts available separately on request.
Outside, a dedicated outdoor seating area has become a vibrant and lively spot during the summer months, offering customers a relaxed and inviting space to enjoy food, coffee catch-ups and casual refreshments in the open air, added to this is the advantage of the large tarmacadam forecourt providing convenient and ample customer parking.
The scale and location of this site offer a clear and valuable potential for further development, supported by a positive planning history, with planning previously granted for a Mixed Use` Development until June 2017 under planning ref. 20065046.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an ambitious new owner to take over a well-established and fully operational licensed business with residential accommodation at the epicentre of a vibrant local community with a loyal customer base, strong trading history (certified figures available), and significant potential for future growth.
SERVICES & FEATURES:
Mains Water
Sewage System
Alarm
CCTV
Extensive Solar Panels
Property Extends to c. 1,477.3m²
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Energy Performance Indicator: kWh/m²/yr
Legal: John M. Spencer Solicitors LLP, Cudville Court, St. Conlan`s Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Tel: 06731622
NoticePlease note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
UtilitiesElectric: Unknown
Gas: Unknown
Water: Unknown
Sewerage: Unknown
Broadband: Unknown
Telephone: Unknown
Other ItemsHeating: Not Specified
Garden/Outside Space: No
Parking: No
Garage: No
Important Info / Terms and Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
• Viewing:
If you wish to view the property, you should contact QUINN PROPERTY on 053 9480000. We will facilitate you and arrange access for you and/or your surveyor.
• Description Of Property:
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• Guide Price:
The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to decide on how much to bid at the auction.
• Legal Documentation:
Prior to the auction, the solicitor for the vendor will make available the legal documentation in relation to the property, copies of which are available from vendor’s solicitor or QUINN PROPERTY. It is important to consult your solicitor in relation to the Contracts / Conditions Of Sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said Contract / Conditions Of Sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.
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• Reserve Price:
The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded, then the auctioneer may deal with the under-bidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.
• Deposit:
A deposit is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidder’s deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding Contract is entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the Contract For Sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the Contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 1 business day of the online auction. If you are not the successful purchaser, your deposit will be returned to you (in full).
• General Conditions:
The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met.
The Particulars and Conditions Of Sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version.
The auctioneer reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the Lots, or consolidate the Lots without any notice to any prospective purchaser.
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