The Old Convent,

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.

Vestibule, 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.

House Yard. Farm Yard with Traditional Stone Outbuildings. Gardens with Summerhouse and Labyrinth. Paddock in Pasture. Wonderful Views of Knockmealdown Mountains.

In all about 2.45 Hectares (6.05 Acres)

FOR SALE FREEHOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY

THE OLD CONVENT
This 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.

The 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.

Offering 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.

SOUTH TIPPERARY
The 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.

The 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.

ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR (c. 194 sq m)
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Cut limestone steps rise to
Vestibule About 3.50 m x 2.40 m
Solid 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

Entrance Hall About 10.50 m x 2.40 m
Pitch pine staircase to first floor landing. Marble tile floor. Ceiling cornice. Dado rail. Stairs down to lower ground floor.

Drawing Room About 8.90 m x 4.30 m
A 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

Dining Room About 5.00 m x 4.30 m
Double aspect with open fireplace with timber chimney piece, tile insert and cast iron canopy. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Picture rail. Door to vestibule.

Chapel Dining Room About 14.10 m x 4.30 m
A fine triple aspect room with solid beech wood block floor. Original stained glass windows. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Display niches. Shelved store cupboard.

Lower Return
Yoga & Meditation Room About 4.00 m x 3.10 m
Bespoke stain glass windows. Door to side.

Cloaks with tile floor, wash hand basin and WC.

FIRST FLOOR (c. 178 sq m)
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Upper Return with Cloaks; Tile floor, wash hand basin and WC.

Landing

Suite 1
Sitting Area About 4.30 m x 3.00 m
Bedroom About 5.50 m x 4.30 m
Bathroom
Shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile wall and floor.

Suite 2
Sitting Area About 3.50 m x 2.40 m
Bedroom About 4.30 m x 3.50 m
Bathroom
Panelled bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.

Suite 3
Bedroom About 4.30 m x 3.50 m
Sitting Area About 1.70 m x 1.70 m
Bathroom
Corner panelled bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.

Kitchenette About 4.30 m x 3.00 m
A 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.

Suite 4
Bedroom About 5.50 m x 4.30 m (max)
Bathroom
Corner bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.

SECOND FLOOR (c. 171 sq m)
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Landing

Suite 5
Bedroom About 5.50 m x 4.30 m with Gallery off (About 2.40 m x 1.80 m)
Bathroom
Slipper bath, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile floor.

Suite 6
Bedroom About 4.30 m x 3.80 m
Bathroom Separate bath area
Shower 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.

Suite 7
Bedroom About 4.30 m x 3.80 m Access to fire escape.
Bathroom
Shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC.

Suite 8
Sitting Area About 5.50 m x 4.30 m
Bedroom About 4.60 m x 4.30 m with raised corner bath off.
Bathroom
Shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under and mirror and light over, WC. Tile walls and floor.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR (c. 200 sq m)
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Lower Hall
Under stair office area. Wood effect tile floor.

Apartment comprising
Entrance Lobby
with coat hanging and door to side.

Kitchen / Dining Room About 5.20 m x 4.30 m (max)
Original 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.

Sitting Room / Bedroom 1 About 8.60 m x 4.30 m
Vinyl floor (original timber floor under)

Bedroom 2 About 4.30 m x 3.00 m

Bedroom 3 About 4.30 m x 3.70 m

Bathroom
Panelled deep bath with mixer taps and shower head attachment, quartz top with inset wash hand basin, WC. Heated towel rail. Wood effect tile floor.

Commercial Kitchens
A detailed list of the cooking/catering equipment in situ is available on request.

Kitchen 1 About 5.20 m x 4.30 m
4 oven electric Aga cooker. Daylight lighting. Stainless sink unit. Tile floor.

Kitchen 2 About 4.00 m x 3.10 m
Extractor hood canopy. Stainless sink unit. Daylight lighting. Tile floor.

Wash Room About 2.50 m x 2.20 m
Double deep stainless sink unit.

OUTSIDE
To 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).

GARDENS & GROUNDS
To 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.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Foul drainage to mains (community scheme). Oil fired central heating. Intruder alarm and two fire alarm systems.

SOLICITORS HAVING CARRIAGE OF SALE
Ms. Maura McMahon, Donal T. Ryan Solicitors, Cahir, Co Tipperary

BER CERTIFICATION
The 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.

PLANNING
The 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.

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents.

DIRECTIONS
From 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.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS FOR ALL PROPERTIES

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession given upon completion.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All other items including garden effects, ornaments and statuary are expressly excluded.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The 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.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
These 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
These 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.