The Old Rectory presents a rare opportunity to purchase an elegant 5 bedroom Georgian property with stables and carriage house located on an elevated and private 6.25 acre wooded site with sea views on the outskirts of Bantry town.

INTRODUCTION:

The property, known as 'The Old Rectory', was built in 86 on lands owned by Lord Bantry.  It came into the freehold ownership of the Church of Ireland in 922 and remained occupied by a succession of Ministers until the 950's when it became a private residence.

The Old Rectory would make a splendid family home and is just over an hour's drive from Cork city and airport.  There are very, very few period properties for sale in the Bantry area and it is seldom that such a fine property presents itself for sale.  Although structurally sound, the property is in need of restoration and repair.

LOCATION:

The Old Rectory is located about 3 miles from the bustling market town of Bantry in West Cork and stands on an elevated wooded site overlooking Bantry Bay adjacent to the Westlodge Hotel.

ACCOMMODATION:

The property, two stories over basement, is approximately 622 sqm (6695 sq.ft) and comprises the following:

Ground Floor (Approx. 25 sm or 234 sq. ft.):

• Entrance hall
• Living room with fireplace
• Sitting room with fireplace leading to
• Dining room with fireplace 
• Kitchen with scullery, pantry and WC (located in extension to the original house)
• Bathroom

Mezzanine Level: (located above kitchen in extension)

• Bedroom and bathroom

First Floor (Approx. 20 sm or 2260 sq. ft.):

• 4 bedrooms (one with en-suite)
• Bathroom

Basement (Approx. 97 sm or 22 sq. ft.):

• Kitchen
• Wine cellar
• 5 bedrooms

There is a large cobblestone courtyard at the rear of the property with stables and a carriage house as well as a walled garden and gazebo.

SERVICES:

• mains water
• mains electricity
• landline telephone (Broadband is available in the area)
• gas central heating
• there is currently no septic tank or sewage treatment plant servicing the property

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The Old Rectory also presents itself as a development project as it has full planning permission to convert the property to a hospitality/tourist type facility.

The main residence has planning permission for conversion to a 'boutique' type hotel with restaurant, bar, four guest bedrooms with en-suites and staff accommodation (approx. 400 sm/4306 sq. ft.).

The stables and carriage house have planning permission for conversion to 6 holiday suites (ranging from 37 sm/398 sq. ft. to 50 sm/538 sq. ft.) and a spa/treatment area (75 sm/807 sq. ft.).

There is also full planning permission for 6 self-contained terraced holiday homes (ranging from 09 sm/73 sq. ft. to 9 sm/28 sq. ft.).

Bantry has consistently been one of West Cork's most popular tourist destinations and top quality accommodation is always in short supply.  This hub town is now benefiting from significant commercial and residential development while retaining its picturesque charm and unique appeal for its many national and international visitors.

There is also the option to pursue different development opportunities bearing in mind the uniqueness and attractiveness of the property and its strategic location on the outskirts of Bantry town.

Building plans available on request.