Description
This iconic landmark Victorian building dating from c. 1860 stands in a prominent location on Custom House Quay overlooking the river Suir in the heart of historic Waterford city. This handsome red brick building is in superb condition throughout having undergone a comprehensive renovation in 2019.
On the ground floor is a well-established optician practice extending to c. 200 sq. meters (c. 2,000 sq. ft.) with a reception area, consulting rooms, offices, a shop display area, a staff canteen and ladies and gents WC facilities.
Occupying the first and second floors is a luxurious duplex apartment finished to an exceptionally high standard with no expense spared whilst still retaining the charm and character of the original property.
GROUND FLOOR TENANT NOT AFFECTED. Accommodation
The generous overhead accommodation extends to c. 400 sq. meters and includes.
Lobby with server / IT room and stairs to second floor. Off the lobby is a double guest bedroom with built in wardrobes / media unit as well as an exquisite spa quality bathroom with bath and separate steam rain shower featuring Geberit & Axor sanitary ware.
At the front of the property and overlooking the Quay and river Suir is the bright triple aspect formal sitting room / study, with its beautiful, canted oriel window with offers panoramic views of the Quay and river.
The piece de la resistance is the Kitchen / dining / living area, which extends to an impressive 100 sq. meters with Italian marble flooring, and consists of: Bespoke, hand crafted kitchen by master craftsman Andrew Ryan with tall units in dark stained cherry with Silestone Quartz worktops. There is a wide array of luxury appliances including matching Sub-Zero fridge freezer and wine cooler with storage for 150 wine bottles. Gaggenau oven, Bora hob with integrated extractor, twin Siemens dishwashers and Kohler carbon fibre tap. The kitchen includes a large island with breakfast counter, pullout pantry storage, a sliding ladder (fully moveable across the width of the room) and a large Silestone quartz dining area almost 5 metres long with seating for 12.
The living area is separated from the dining area by a partition housing a media unit with projector screen and Boi-fuel fire. A tall, matching dark stained cherry bookcase with ladder rail by Andrew Ryan complements the kitchen units.
Off the rear lobby is a tiled and full working prep kitchen / utility with SSS, stainless steel units and ample storage.
The sumptuous master suite occupies the entire second floor and includes a large ensuite bathroom with underfloor heating and Armani sanitary ware including a rain and waterfall shower, double vanity unit and whirlpool bath with splash proof TV. There is also a large and well-appointed dressing room with acres of custom built in storage.
Off the dressing room is a long Gym / Lounge, flooded with natural light thanks to the eight large Velux roof windows. Finally, at the rear, there are an additional two storerooms and a lobby providing access to the lift.
This is a unique opportunity to purchase a prime landmark property in the centre of Waterford City and to own a piece of Waterford history.
GROUND FLOOR TENANT NOT AFFECTED. Features
Features include: Electric blinds, electric heating & air conditioning, BER exempt. Restored timber sash double glazed windows. Fiora radiators. Lift servicing ground, first and second floors. Bespoke home entertainment & lighting system. 3.65m (12ft) ceilings on first floor. Luxury fixtures and fittings used expansively throughout. BER Details
X91KDP9 2 beds4 baths600 m2
X91KDP9 2 beds4 baths600 m2
