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Guide Price: 2,500,000

(2) Ballinafad House, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. F23 RF88


GROUND FLOOR/ BASEMENT
The Ground Floor/ Basement comprises:
- Link Hallway to Chapel
- 5 Meeting Rooms with 1 complete (Potential to develop into Bedrooms) - Laundry Room in Basement
- Chemistry Room in Basement
- 9 Rooms in Basement (Potential to develop into Bedrooms)
- Off Courtyard Potential to convert into living accommodation
- Prep Kitchen Off Courtyard, stair access to first floor commercial kitchen
- Plant Room Gas fired central heating with two commercial gas boilers and infrastructure in place to service the entire building
- 1931 Extension Hallway and Large Reception Room
- Back Hallway to Chapel
- Eircode for property: F23 RF88

THE FIRST FLOOR COMPRISES:
- Porch to Front double entrance, original granite floor
- Entrance Hallway solid pine floor, decorative coving & centre rose/ light, storage cupboards off
- Reception Hallway solid pine floor, stairs to first floor with WC under, feature high ceiling, coving, centre rose, plant room off
- North East Drawing Room off Reception Room, solid pinr floor, granite fireplace, coving, centre light
- North West Drawing Room solid pine floor, decorative coving and centre light, fitted fireplace
- South East Drawing Room facing to front, solid original pine floor, marble fireplace, decorative coving & ceiling, centre rose/ light
- South West Drawing Room facing to front, in need of completion
- €Lough Mask€TMFunction Room Fully renovated with unrivalled views,
c.3,000 Sq.Ft with seating capacity for 220 (wedding) and 450 (concerts/ other events), storage room and commercial kitchen servicing
- Landing stairs to ground floor, located between function room and theatre, access door to Priests House
- Theatre Luxurious theatre c.3,225 Sq.Ft, original floor re-instated, coving, spotlights, raised stage area, incorporating ticket booth, projector room adjacent, green room to rear
- Green Room Located behind Theatre Stage, area of c.755 Sq.Ft
- 1931 Wing Potential to develop into 7 Bedrooms & Bathroom

THE SECOND FLOOR COMPRISES:
- Lough Cara Function Room - In need of completion with unrivalled views, overall area of c. 3,000 Sq. Ft 7 Bedrooms and Bathroom (Work in Progress)
- 1931 Wing - Potential to develop into 8 En-Suite Bedrooms and Bathroom

THIRD FLOOR
The Third Floor comprises:
Known as the Servant Quarters this area has the potential to be developed into 3 bedrooms. It is located in the original part of the house and provides access to the main roof.

PRIESTS HOUSE
The Priests House is located on the East Wing. It occupied an area of c.5,900 Square Foot over two floors. As named, this area was formerly the living quarters for the resident priests. It has been fully renovated into luxury accommodation and comprises:
- Reception Hallway
- Living Room/ Lounge
- Kitchen/ Dining
- Utility Room
- 10 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms (7 En-Suite)
- Provision for Cable TV and data to all Bedrooms

CHAPEL/ ORATORY
Built in the 1960s, the Chapel/ Oratory has been fully renovated to its former glory. The main chapel has an area of c.2,660 Square Foot with sacristy and reception room adjacent. The original features remain intact including the seating, floor, stain glass, marble altar and confessional boxes.
Overlooking the chapel is the choir loft with ample room and accessed by separate entrance.
Seating Capacity of Chapel: 300

OUTBUILDINGS
With the property formerly being a college, there is an extensive range of outbuildings that hold huge potential for re-development into accommodation such as a spa, retreat, recreation etc. They include:
- Workshop Ideally located adjoining Main House and suitable for conversion into toilet blocks to service function rooms.
- Garage Former garage located adjacent indoor ball court
- Indoor Ball Court Former indoor ball court located adjacent garage
- Shower Block Ideal for conversion into a spa
- Toilets to Rear 30 toilets in one block

PROPERTY FEATURES
- Large Courtyard to Centre of Property
- IP CCTV System Installed
- Commercial fire system
- Located close to Manulla River
- Net Internal Area c.58,234 Sq. Ft
- Overall Site Area c.7.16 Acres
- Unrivaled views of the surrounding countryside
- Access road recently re-surfaced
- Large Private Car-Park to Rear

Ballinafad House Located from:
Castlebar 14 KM
Westport 25 KM
Ireland West Airport Knock 39 KM
Galway City 68 KM
Dublin City 220 KM

BALLINAFAD HOUSE - THE FUTURE?
Since 2014, the current owners have transformed Ballinafad House to what it is today. Over half of the property has been fully restored to its former glory. The majority of the remaining works are well progressed . Since 2017 this property has been hired for events such as local fundraisers, weddings and corporate functions and all works complete are in full compliance. .
Having appeared on RTE "The Great House Revival" in 2018, Ballinafad House is well known both in Ireland and worldwide. You have a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this prestigious property that is nestled in an unspoilt area along the Wild Atlantic Way. Its future use may be a Private Georgian Home or Irelands Top Wedding Venue. Maybe a Hotel,Retreat and Spa...The next chapter of Ballinafad House awaits. It could be you who tells the next story of this historic property. Viewing comes highly recommended.

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Auctioneer.
To arrange a viewing contact the office on 090-6663700

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.

Important Info / Terms and Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

• Viewing:
If you wish to view the property, you should contact Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-663700 or Email: info@connaughtonauctioneers.ie. We will facilitate you and arrange access for you and/or your surveyor.

• Description Of Property:
The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by Connaughton Auctioneers on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions, etc., included in the particulars, and any statements made by Connaughton Auctioneers or our representatives, are made in good faith and are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of same before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the Contract.

• Guide Price:
The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to decide on how much to bid at the auction.

• Legal Documentation:
Prior to the auction, the solicitor for the vendor will make available the legal documentation in relation to the property, copies of which are available from vendor’s solicitor or Connaughton Auctioneers. It is important to consult your solicitor in relation to the Contracts / Conditions Of Sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said Contract / Conditions Of Sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.

• Identification:
In order to register, it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address, i.e., bank statement, correspondence from a Government agency / source, dated within the last 3 months.

• Registration:
In order to bid at the auction, it will be necessary to register with our office, Connaughton Auctioneers, Athleague, Co. Roscommon at least 2 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for himself/herself. If the bidder intends to purchase a Lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorise us, as agents for the vendor, to sign the completed Contract for Sale on your behalf.

• Reserve Price:
The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded, then the auctioneer may deal with the under-bidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.

• Deposit:
A deposit is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidder’s deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding Contract is entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the Contract For Sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the Contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 1 business day of the online auction. If you are not the successful purchaser, your deposit will be returned to you (in full).

• General Conditions:
The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met.
The Particulars and Conditions Of Sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version.
The auctioneer reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the Lots, or consolidate the Lots without any notice to any prospective purchaser.

• LSL Online Platform:
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