Unique Redevelopment Opportunity
Killina, Rahan, Co. Offaly
The Property
Description
This substantial property comprises a two-storey residential building with an adjoining chapel and former school, totaling to approximately xx sq.m (9,490 sq. ft.). The ground floor features two parlours, two expansive living rooms, a chapel with sacristy, two bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen, and two utility rooms. The first floor is comprised of 15 bedrooms, with access to the chapel's balcony and a laundry room.
Set on approximately 6.59 acres, the property is divided into three areas:
1. Main House & Front Garden: This area includes the primary residence, chapel, former school, and a row of stone sheds positioned to the rear of the property.
2. Walled Garden: Positioned in the northwestern part of the site, this garden is surrounded by additional stone sheds and a glasshouse, offering potential for restoration and use as a private retreat or to grow fresh produce,
3. Agricultural Land: The remaining acreage is divided into two fields which are currently being farmed for silage, these could be retained for agricultural use or potentially repurposed, subject to planning permission.
While the property is in reasonable condition, substantial refurbishment and remodeling would be required to unlock this unique property’s full potential.
Subject to obtaining the proper planning permission, potential commercial uses for the property could include, guesthouse, boutique hotel, culinary school, healthcare facility, nursing home, horticultural school, community building, rural office, culture/arts venue, retreat center, eco-tourism venue, small equestrian facility etc.
The subject property could also be re-imagined into a large family estate with the potential for adjoining guesthouse or stables. Additionally, the property could be subdivided into several smaller residential units or apartments (s.p.p).
Key Points
Zoning
Approximately 3.24 acres of the site is zoned special objective 3 (SO3): ‘To support and encourage the re-purposing and adaptation of the convent and associated buildings.’ The remaining 3.35 acres of the site is zoned SO4: ‘Reserved for uses relating to public amenity and recreation, which seek to enhance and strengthen the function of the Sráid’.
SO3: Under this special objective potential uses include: ‘community services, training and education, pastoral care, tourism, community, cultural, leisure and co-working activities’.