Description
The Forge Restaurant is a property of true character and period charm. It comes to the market as a going concern with a thriving restaurant business and residential accommodation for the business owners. The commercial and residential accommodation combine seamlessly in a very attractive cut granite building, formerly home to a traditional forge dating from the 18th century. The property has been extended and modernised to a very high standard and is entirely suited to the demands of a modern restaurant/catering business. The property also provides very comfortable residential accommodation including 2/3 bedrooms laid out over two storeys.
The property is a well known local landmark on the the busy N80 route between Carlow and Wexford and benefits from the passing traffic as the N80 is the main cross country link from the midlands to Wexford/Rosslare Harbour. The nearby Altamont Gardens is a renowned garden enjoying 80,000 annual visitors and provides steady custom. This is a scenic rural area ranging from Mount Leinster (Blackstairs) to the River Slaney valley and there is strong local patronage of the restaurant.
The commercial accommodation comprises an attractive dining area which was once the actual forge with exposed granite on one side, a stove and hanging space for artwork. This makes this space multi-functional c. 40 people. Reception area is on the flat, wheelchair friendly toilets plus baby changing area makes the place very customer friendly. There is an outdoor patio area with Liscannor flagstones. A large catering kitchen (fully HACCP compliant), a cold room, a 1 ½ tonne Flogas tank were added along with three phase electricity supply were added in 2008, The kitchen would suit catering, food production, i.e: cheese making, baking, the production of honey, preserves and local artisan foods. Home baking and produce of local progeny is the hall mark of The Forge Restaurant.
There is excellent access to the property and ample parking. The barn which stores the boiler, garden equipment and utilities The living area is very homely and charming and comprises a domestic kitchen, sitting room with a stove, and office space. Upstairs has three bedrooms with toilet and shower room and hot press. The current owners live comfortably on the premises and have established a very successful restaurant business. Accommodation
Reception area - 6.68m (21'11") x 3.52m (11'7") : 23.51 sqm (253 sqft)
Windows and door to side,
Skylight,
8 no. Recessed lights,
Fitted coffee/cake station.
Dining area (main) - 7.9m (25'11") x 5.18m (17'0") : 40.92 sqm (440 sqft)
Door to side patio,
Window to back,
2. no velux windows,
Stone feature walls,
Cast iron stove,
Wooden floor,
6 no. light fitting.
Dining room (internal) - 4.05m (13'3") x 4.66m (15'3") : 18.87 sqm (203 sqft)
2 no. windows to front,
Stone floor,
Feature stone fireplace with cast iron stove,
Radiator,
5 bulb light fitting.
Main Kitchen - 5.39m (17'8") x 5.88m (19'3") : 31.69 sqm (341 sqft)
3 No. windows,
Door to side,
Fitted kitchen,
4 no. double tube light fitting,
Velux window.
Wash-up / Service area - 4.98m (16'4") x 3.48m (11'5") : 17.33 sqm (187 sqft)
Door to back,
Fitted washing up area,
Tube light fitting.
Cold room & Back Hall - 5.4m (17'9") x 4.84m (15'11") : 26.14 sqm (281 sqft)
2 no. windows,
Door to back,
Delivery area,
Walk-in cold room,
Staff toilet.
Toilets - 3.23m (10'7") x 5.44m (17'10") : 17.57 sqm (189 sqft)
1) Disabled toilet/baby changing,
Fully tiled, window, w.h.b. and WC.
Radiator and light fitting.
2) Gents
Fully tiled, window, w.h.b., urinal and WC.
Radiator and light fitting
3) Ladies
2 no. windows, 2 no. WC cubicles, w.h.b.,
Radiator and light fitting.
Kitchen (residential) - 3.29m (10'10") x 5m (16'5") : 16.45 sqm (177 sqft)
Dual aspect windows,
Blinds
Fitted kitchen,
Tiled walls,
Laminate floor,
Radiator,
Tuble light fitting.
Hallway (residential) - 2.07m (6'9") x 4.65m (15'3") : 9.63 sqm (104 sqft)
Front door,
Window to back,
Stone floor,
5 bulb light fitting,
Radiator.
Sitting room - 3.91m (12'10") x 4.7m (15'5") : 18.38 sqm (198 sqft)
Dual aspect windows,
Curtains,
Coving,
Solid fuel open fireplace,
Wooden floor,
2 no. wall light fitting,
5 bulb light fitting.
Stairs and landing - 2.03m (6'8") x 1.66m (5'5") : 3.37 sqm (36 sqft)
Wooden floor,
Window to front,
Light fitting,
Radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 3.31m (10'10") x 5.03m (16'6") : 16.65 sqm (179 sqft)
Triple aspect windows,
Wooden floor,
Curtains, blinds,
Radiator,
4 no. recessed lights.
Bedroom 2 - 3.93m (12'11") x 4.73m (15'6") : 18.59 sqm (200 sqft)
Triple aspect windows,
Wooden floor,
Curtains, blinds,
Light fitting,
Radiator.
Dressing / Bedroom - 4.04m (13'3") x 4.69m (15'5") : 18.95 sqm (204 sqft)
Dual aspect window,
Wooden floor,
Blinds,
Light fitting.
Bathroom - 1.15m (3'9") x 2.78m (9'1") : 3.20 sqm (34 sqft)
Velux window,
Fully tiled,
Electric shower,
WC, w.h.b.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Features
- Landmark location
- Charming traditional granite building with period character
- Fully professional kitchen
- All fixtures, fittings, equipment and appliances included
- Extensive grounds for car parking and/or additional outdoor attractions
- Oil fired central heating with a modern Grant boiler
- 3-phase power
- Grounds of 1.25 acres
- Fully equipped and furnished restaurant - TURNKEY
BER Details
BER: D1
BER No: 800483695
Energy Performance Indicator: 974.97 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
