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SUBSTANTIAL CONVENT PROPERTIES IN BALLINROBE & SWINFORD
As a result of the restructuring of the Sisters of Mercy within County Mayo, a number of most unique and very substantial properties have just been offered to the market. Of significant historic and indeed Architectural interest these sales are a most important local milestone in terms of both the Sisters of Mercy but also at a local level in Ballinrobe and Swinford respectively.
The sale effectively includes three properties two of which are located in Swinford and one in Ballinrobe. The First and most significantly in terms of Architecture is The Balinrobe Convent. Occupying a high profile location a short distance from the centre of Ballinrobe on Convent Road (Roundfort) this magnificent property dates from 1889. Of the Victorian era the property extends to some 13,500 sq.ft over three levels and has been well maintained throughout. The convent is a protected structure under the Mayo County Development Plan. The convent is located on extensive grounds of 7.96 Acres some of which is zoned and has access to all mains services. The proximity to the town centre and scale of the land holding present an opportunity for a substantial and sensitive development. The former convent may lend its self to a Hotel, Nursing Home or Residential development or indeed a combination of these.
The Second property comprises two adjacent detached properties on Chapel Street close to the town centre of Swinford. Interestingly one of the properties is of a period construction and is known as Shalom. Comprising an imposing handsome 10 bedroom residence extending to some 5,000 over ground and first floors. Adjacent to this is Shalom comprising a modern single storey 7 bedroom residence. Both properties are presented in excellent condition and are suitable for a variety of uses which may include residential and offices. There are also substantial grounds with access to full services which might create a redevelopment opportunity S.P.P.
This sale is arguably one of the largest and most significant in recent history and represents an opportunity to acquire properties with a unique local history. Both properties are located in excellent convenient location and offer huge potential for alternative uses S.P.P. They have already generated considerable local and indeed regional interest and are being offered for sale on a private treaty basis. Peter Tuohy of the selling agent Tuohy O’Toole comments that” this is one of the most important properties to have been offered to the market with County Mayo and presents a truly unique development or investment opportunity”. It is most rare to have buildings of such architectural and historic significance and we are inviting bids by private treaty on a collective or individual l basis”.