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Harpur House, William Street, Drogheda, Louth, A92 ET97

400 m²
Exempt
Hotels & B+Bs

Description

Sold as going concern. Substantial period property located in centre of Drogheda town. Trading since 1985 as B&B/ Budget accommodation business, the owner is now retiring from business. Excellent relationship with Louth & Meath County Council providing short term accommodation. The property itself is a handsome 3 story over basement period Georgian residence with rear car parking. Measuring excess 400m2 and comprising of 10 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms along with large reception room, kitchen, 2nd kitchen, utility room and basement with further development potential. Excellent opportunity for purchaser to acquire and grow an excellent business, alternative business use or bring back to life as wonderful town residence. Description as per Buildings of Ireland heritage website (www.buildingsofireland.ie) Attached four-bay three-storey over basement house, c. 1820, now also in use as guest house. Rectangular-plan, single-storey return and lean-to extension c. 1920, to rear (south). Roof hidden behind rendered parapet to north, half hipped slate roof to south, clay ridge tiles, smooth rendered chimneystacks, cast-iron gutters, circular cast-iron downpipes. Smooth rendered ruled-and-lined walling, moulded cornice to parapet. Square-headed window openings, painted stone sills, painted timber one-over-one sliding sash windows, oeuil-de-boeuf window to return, south. Segmental-headed door opening, painted timber Greek Doric surround with fluted columns supporting corniced entablature, leaded fanlight, painted timber door with four flat panels; wrought-iron bootscraper on limestone entrance platform approached by two limestone steps. House fronts onto street, basement area bounded by limestone plinth and cast-iron railings; enclosed gravelled yard to rear (south) bounded by rendered walls, six-bay two-storey roughcast-rendered outbuilding to south, brick surrounds to doors and windows, largely renovated. Appraisal This handsomely-proportioned house is a fine example of early-nineteenth-century urban architectural development. A plain but well-balanced façade is enlivened by the finely-detailed Doric door surround and leaded fanlight, creating a strong central emphasis. Attractive cast-iron railings further enhance the overall appearance of the building and it is a notable feature within the William Street streetscape. Features: Oil central heating Original wood sash windows Fire alarm system Fire doors

BER Details

BER: Exempt
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Date created: 4 Sept 2026Updated on: 4 Sept 2026

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