Two to convert: prominent properties that could be boutique buys

Duo with bags of potential come to market and may appeal to those with a project in mind

The buildings are on a site that is about 3.45 acres and has expired planning for 19 units.
The buildings are on a site that is about 3.45 acres and has expired planning for 19 units.

Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford

BidX1
Guiding €120,000

Lot 136 in Bidx1's upcoming auction on Thursday, April 4th, is situated in Carrig on Bannow, in Co Wexford, between Dunmore East and Kilmore Quay. The property includes two buildings on it; a former public house, restaurant and guest house with nine en suite bedrooms while the adjoining second shell and core building is arranged over ground and one upper floor. The buildings are on a site that is about 3.45 acres and has expired planning for 19 units.

Garvey’s Bar, Ballintubber, Co Roscommon

Garveys Bar, Ballintubber, is an old-school country drinking establishment.
Garveys Bar, Ballintubber, is an old-school country drinking establishment.

Property Partners Earley
Guiding excess of €400,000, according to selling agent

Garvey's bar in Ballintubber, a village of just two licensed premises, on the Suck Valley Way, is a classic looking Irish country drinking establishment with vintage signage and bright painted exterior that is perfect for the selfie generation. The possibilities are endless, given the depth of your pockets as the pub and commercial space extend to 8,000sq ft while there is 2,000sq ft of accommodation that includes seven bedrooms. It is asking excess of €400,000 through agents Property Partners Earley.

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in property and interiors