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Hotel and Apartment Site
Lower New Street and Walkin St
Kilkenny
Description
- 154 bedroom Hotel
- 37 short let Apartments
- 12 Residential Apartments
Location
Kilkenny city is renowned as the medieval capital of Ireland. Located in the "Sunny South East", the city enjoys an all- year- round tourist trade and the city has developed to accommodate this ever - growing influx of tourists. The city fathers and citizens of Kilkenny are rightly proud of the history, heritage and charm of this, the smallest city in Ireland.
Strongly positioned on Irelands Ancient East trail the city enjoys a never-ending supply of Domestic and international visitors.
Kilkenny is readily accessible for the M8 and M9 motorways. Only a little over an hour’s drive from Dublin and 1.5 hours from Cork, it is the ideal destination for a weekend break or a long stay vacation. It is the ideal base to enjoy all the amenities of the south east of Ireland.
The city centre offers a host of the finest retail outlets in Ireland. Stroll and shop in High Street, visit the Market Cross or McDonagh Junction shopping centres, enjoy coffee and crafts in the Design Centre, the choice is yours! At night the pubs, clubs and restaurants come alive offering the best in fine-dining, casual dining, late night bars aso that you can enjoy all the amenities of the city. A five-minute walk will bring you to Irelands 2nd most visited attraction, the Parklands of Kilkenny Castle. A ten-minute walk will bring you to St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower. Throughout the city centre visitor attractions are in abundance including Shee Alms House, St. Mary's Museum, The Tholsel, The Hole in the Wall, The Smithwicks Experience, Rothe House, Butler's Gallery, The Black Abbey, to name but a few.
Travel further afield by taking the Crafts Trail to Bennettsbridge, Thomastown and beyond. Visit Dunmore Cave, Jenkinstown Park, Jerpoint Abbey, Graiguenamanagh, Inistioge….all on your doorstep if you stay in Kilkenny.
Enjoy the Festivals: Kilkenny Arts Festival, Kilkenny Feastival, Savour Kilkenny Festival, Tradfest, Rhythm & Roots, The Cat Laughs and many more.
The Site at Lower New Street - Walkin Street extends to C. 0.72 ha or 1.78 acres. It enjoys frontage to Lower New Street and Walkin Street. The site was the former premises of Smithwick's wholesale cash & carry. Full planning permission was granted by An Bord Pleanala Ref. 311654-21 in June 2023 for the redevelopment of the lands. This permission proposes a 154 bedroom hotel, 37 short let apartments and 12 residential apartments.
Neighbours
The proposed hotel will overlook the majestic building & play fields of St. Kierans College. It is within close proximity to City centre Hotels. Including Ormonde Hotel, Hibernian Hotel, The Left Bank, Butler House, Pembroke Hotel and Club House Hotel. Other City Hotels include Newpark Hotel, Hotel Kilkenny, Lyrath, Kilkenny Inn, Springhill, etc.
Parking
C. 101 spaces on site with further parking on Walkin St. and Lower New St., C. 250m from Ormonde St Multistory carpark and 500m from Market Yard car park.
Visitor Attraction
The Parklands of Kilkenny Castle are Ireland’s 2nd most visited attraction with over 1.4 million visitors in 2022. The Parade is a focal point for Thursday markets, festival events, visiting carnivals, outdoor performances and general social gatherings. With museums at Butler Gallery, St Mary’s Lane, Rothe House and The Smithwicks Experience there’s lots of places to visit and fill your day. By night the city bars are the place to be with a wide variety of hostelries including: Langtons, Billy Byrnes, Left Bank, Hole in The Wall, Paris Texis, Ryans, Tynans, Biddy Earlys, Breathnac’s etc.
Things to do
Meander through the Street of Kilkenny, visit one of its numerous cafes, enjoy the ambience & craic in its stunning array of pubs. Theres a vast choice of fine dining and casual dining opportunities dotted throughout the city from Michelin Star Campagne to Rinnucci's, Zuni's, Statham’s, Langton’s House etc.
Zoning: General Business – Kilkenny Development Plan 2021 - 2027
Hotel Area 4,954m2
Apartments 2,284m2
Site Area 0.7ha (1.78 Acres)
Parking 101 spaces on site
Planning Reference Kilkenny County Council REF: 20930
An Bord Pleanala REF: ABP 311654 - 21
Permission Granted Expires
21.6.2023 21.06.2028
Viewing
Any time by prior appointment with the agents.
Guide Price: POA
Title: Freehold
Solicitor: Owen O'Mahony & Co
Parliament Street
Kilkenny
056 - 7761733
Architects
Bluett and O’ Donoghue Architects
2 John Street
Kilkenny
Tel: 056 – 7762907
Email: mail@boda.ie
Viewing strictly by prior appointment
Sole Agents Peter McCreery FRICS FSCSI 056 7721904
086 2571313
Features
Hotel
Short Term Lets
Studio
Long Term Residential
Rooms
Hotel
Ground Floor Lobby, Reception, Kitchens & Bar/Restaurant
First Floor 43 Rooms
Second Floor 43 Rooms
Third Floor 43 Rooms
Top Floor 26 Rooms
Short Term Lets
One Bedroom Units 33 Units
Two Bedroom Units 1 Unit
Studio 3 Units
Long Term Residential
One Bedroom 8 Units
Two Bedroom 4 Units
About the Area
Kilkenny is a vibrant city, built on both banks of the River Nore, with a population of 8,711. It is a popular tourist destination, and locals avail of the amenities and leisure facilities found here. Kilkenny is the smallest city in Ireland, 117 kilometres (73 mi) away from Dublin and 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of Waterford city.
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