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.
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.
The generous 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.