Iconic Victorian Building For Sale in Co. Cork

Originally two stately villas, this landmark residence was converted into a well-known guest house in 1956 and later became home to the much-loved Marine Bar. Rich in heritage and architectural features, this extraordinary building offers immense potential either as a commercial venture or an exceptional private residence.

The property spans three storeys and sits on a generous site with a well-sized front garden and rear yards. It is the only property on the Upper Strand to benefit from rare dual side access to the rear, connecting directly to Golf Links Road. While the front elevation is protected under the Architectural Heritage Act, the remainder of the building is not listed, allowing flexibility for redevelopment or adaptation. Internally, the property boasts elegant proportions, period features, and excellent potential throughout.

This versatile building offers multiple future usesit could continue as a licensed hospitality venue, be returned to its original layout as two substantial private residences, or be creatively redeveloped into a mixed-use project (subject to planning permission). A truly unique opportunity, The Marine invites a visionary buyer to restore its character or reimagine its future in this picturesque coastal setting.

The location is superb just 80 metres from Youghal seafront commanding views over Youghal Bay and Capel Island. Adjacent to the starting point of the new Midleton to Youghal Greenway & within walking distance of all local amenities and coastal attractions. Approx. 5618 sq. ft. / 522 sq.

Services
All mains services are available.

Features
– High ceilings and wide corridors
– Original pitch pine doors throughout
– Stained-glass windows and decorative plaster coving
– Fireplaces in many rooms
– Bay windows with panoramic sea views
– First floor bedrooms with French doors opening to a seafront-facing veranda
– Impressive entrance hallway with original Terrazzo tiled floor
– Well-proportioned rooms throughout, full of natural light
– Period staircase with turned timber balusters and carved newel posts
– Large open-plan bar/lounge area with sea-facing windows
– Multiple reception rooms ideal for reconfiguration
– Generous attic space with development potential (subject to planning)
– Side access on both sides of the property, extremely rare in this location
– Enclosed rear yards with potential for private gardens or additional parking
– Coastal location with uninterrupted sea views and fresh ocean air
– Exceptional position at the start of the Midleton-Youghal Greenway
– Hotel Licence
– 15 Bedrooms when used as a hotel
– Within walking distance of Youghal’s Blue Flag beaches, shops, cafes and heritage town centre

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