The Owls Rest, Kilmainham, Kells, Co Meath. A82C2C6

A STRATEGICALLY LOCATED, PURPOSE-BUILT GUESTHOUSE FEATURING 12 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, ALL ENSUITE, AND A LANDSCAPED 1.13 ACRE SITE (approx.).

Owl`s Rest is located 2km approx. from the M3 (Junction 10 / Kells South) and is some 2.5km southeast of the thriving heritage town of Kells, on Navan or Dublin side, call it what you will. Conveniently the property fronts the R147 which leads to the county town of Navan after a mere 12km approx. We understand that there are tentative plans, subject to finalisation and agreement, for the development of a sheltered bus stop adjacent too.

This property is set to appeal to the tourism, leisure and hospitality sectors; assisted living providers; companies seeking staff accommodation; and other accommodation providers. Bleisure, health and wellness are alternative sectors that it could likely appeal to too.

FEATURES
Ready to go, turn-key operation
Large enclosed mature site and rear gardens
Bitumen type surfaced car park providing an abundance of parking and circulation space
Oil fired central heating
Strategic location, close to motorway, Kells town and many attractions
High profile and highly accessible location
M50 30 minutes and Dublin Airport 45 minutes drive
Adjacent to Headfort Golf Clubs (est. 1928) two courses, including championship course
Private waste water treatment system
Mains water connection
Potential Goldmine particularly for those willing to get stuck in!

LOCATION
Kells offers an excellent array of shopping outlets, both authentic indigenous and the multiples, including SuperValu and Aldi; recreational; educational with preschools, creches, primary and secondary schools; employment and other facilities. Nearby too is Headfort School, a non-denominational day and boarding private school. The town is home to the landmark Headfort Arms Hotel as well as a number of charming cafes and restaurants. Local leisure facilities include two award-winning 18-hole golf courses at Headfort, tennis club, swimming pool and equestrian centres along with a range of other sports clubs and their grounds facilitating soccer, rugby, football, hurling and handball codes.

Designated as a Heritage Town, Kells is rich in history and cultural heritage, making it a popular destination for tourists. Some of the top local attractions include: The Book of Kells; Kells Round Tower, symbolic of Ireland`s Christian heritage and offering stunning views of the surrounding area; St. Columba`s Church, dates back to the 18th century being a beautiful example of Georgian architecture; Kells High Crosses, intricately carved stone crosses being examples of early Christian art; and the Spire of Lloyd, an inland lighthouse dating to what`s thought to be the Bronze Age and having magnificent views as far as the Mourne Mountains in County Down, on a clear day.

Within some 11km or 15 minutes` drive of Owl`s Rest Bed & Breakfast, Causey Farm offers Farmaphobia, Ireland`s biggest Halloween scare attraction; Christmas Experience; Summer Camp; Farm Experience; Ablefest, Dogitude, a two day dog festival; team building days and hen party packages. Remaining in the Royal County, Emerald Park, formerly Tayto Park, is a 55-acre amusement park and zoo located near Ashbourne. Following the mega success of Emeralds Cú Chulainn Rollercoaster, this year they have added a themed area known as Tír Na nÓg, with the all new Na Fianna Force` and The Quest` attractions. In between the two, there`s Brú na Bóinne, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, incorporating passage tomb mounds at Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, attracting 200,000 visitors per year. Conveniently Dublin Airport is 45 minutes` drive while a further 15 minutes in the opposite direction takes one to Center Parcs Longford Forest, near Ballymahon. The adjoining Counties of Westmeath and Cavan with their rolling countryside dotted with lakes provide many more outlets and much picturesque scenery.

Aside from the headliners, there is much to do in or about Kells including Hinterland, an annual festival of literature and arts. Along with the River Blackwater, which fuses with the River Boyne in nearby Navan, there are several lakes nearby making the area ideal for those fond of fishing or water sports. Locally there is Girley Bog Walk; towards Oldcastle, the Loughcrew Hills incorporate another complex of passage tombs, one of Irelands most magnificent and abounding archaeological landscapes, ideal for exploration. Deerpark near Virginia on Lough Ramor, provides another beautiful natural resource. Richard Corrigan`s culinary and hospitality hotspot, Virginia Park Lodge, is adjacent there too. Add to that Mullaghmeen Forest, Europe`s largest planted Beech forest - ideal for a trek, with or without dogs, is not too far either. The picturesque village of Fore, with its magical seven wonders, is also popular with its recent nearby addition, Fore Distillery, which turns out rum and poitín.

For those who wish to immerse themselves in retail therapy, Navan Shopping Centre is about 20 minutes` drive, another 25 minutes takes you to the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and 40 minutes more bags you Kildare Village, for all the very best in designer outlet shopping.

With the M3 adjacent and the N52 (Dundalk/Limerick Road) routing by, Kells is one of the premier satellite locations ideal for those commuting to Dublin and elsewhere through the provinces. Regular scheduled buses run along the M3/N3, many by the subject property, adding to the choice of travel options to Dublin City & Airport and back to Donegal through Cavan. Given its excellent transport links, Kells is popular with Dublin commuters and those who transverse the country for work. Employees, particularly those from the ICT, E-commerce and pharma sectors based around Blanchardstown / Damastown as well as ICTs based around Leixlip often choose Kells as a place to call home, citing lifestyle, ease of commuting and affordability as the rationale for their choice. Such companies include giants like Synopsys, IBM, PayPal, Symantec, Ebay, Paypal, Bristol Myers-Squibb, Alexion, Helsinn Birex, Hewlett-Packard and Intel, with recent additions MSD, near Dunboyne, and Facebooks data centre at Clonee.

BER DETAILS
BER Rating D1
BER Certificate No. 801004680
Energy Performance Indictor 305.9 kWh/m²/yr


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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.

Utilities
Electric: Unknown
Gas: Unknown
Water: Unknown
Sewerage: Unknown
Broadband: Unknown
Telephone: Unknown

Other Items
Heating: Not Specified
Garden/Outside Space: No
Parking: No
Garage: No