Lot 31 6th July 2012 Auction
Reserve Price Not to Exceed€50,000
Result€195,000
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Athy
The White Castle
Duke Street
Co. Kildare


A Freehold Riverside Castle

RESERVE NOT TO EXCEED €50,000

Tenure

Freehold.

Location

Whites Castle is situated on Duke Street on the west bank of the River Barrow in the centre of Athy which is located in Co. Kildare. Athy is approximately 72.8 km south-west of Dublin and it can be accessed off the M9 Motorway. Portlaoise is approximately 23 km to the west and Carlow Town is 18 km to the south. The area is well served by local amenities and the subject property is located in the centre of the town.

Description

The property comprises a detached castle arranged over ground, first and second floors. It is believed to have been built in 1417 by Sir John Talbot, Viceroy of Ireland, to protect the bridge over the River Barrow. Built into the wall on either side of the original entrance doorway are two sculptured slabs which state that the castle was previously owned by the Earl of Kildare signified by the coat of arms to the right of the entrance doorway. The property is a protected structure.

Accommodation

The property was not internally inspected by Allsop Space.
Ground Floor - Two Interconnecting Rooms, Three Further Rooms
First Floor - Two Rooms, Three Further Rooms
Second Floor - Two Rooms, Three Further Rooms

To View

Please go to www.allsopspace.ie to see the viewing schedule for this lot.

Seller's Solicitor

Messrs A & L Goodbody Solicitors
(Ref: JEPW01400876).
Tel: +353 (0)1 649 2000.
To request a legal pack, please refer to www.allsopspace.ie

Vacant Possession


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