65 Dorset St Lower, Dublin 1

Description

The property comprises an attractive detached two storey (part three storey) period building extending to a total Gross Internal Floor Area of approximately 491 sq. m. (5,292 sq. ft.).

The former school building which was built c. 1890 benefits from high ceilings, large windows, and generous floorplates, lending itself to a wide range of potential configurations.

The ground floor comprises a spacious open-plan hall, complemented by single-storey extensions to the rear and side. These extensions provide additional functional spaces, including a kitchen, storage area, and WC facilities. On the first floor, there is another generously sized open-plan hall, offering versatile use, with a WC conveniently located off the stairwell landing. There is a small second floor area which just contains WC facilities.

The property also benefits from a secure enclosed rear yard, which includes a number of outhouses/sheds, offering valuable additional storage or potential for further development, subject to planning permission.

While requiring modernisation, the building offers substantial scope for transformation and value enhancement (SPP). Its prime frontage on Dorset Street ensures excellent visibility and exposure, with strong potential for both investors and owner-occupiers seeking a centrally located premises with character and development upside.

Location

Prominently positioned on one of Dublin's busiest thoroughfares, 65 Dorset Street Lower occupies a distinguished and highly sought-after location. This vibrant area offers unrivalled convenience, lying just minutes from the city centre and key commercial, educational, and cultural landmarks.

Dorset Street serves as one of Dublin's main arterial routes, connecting directly to the city's core and providing excellent accessibility by road and public transport. The property is within walking distance of O'Connell Street, Trinity College, TU Dublin, and The Mater and Rotunda Hospitals, while also offering quick access to Drumcondra, Phibsborough, and Smithfield.

The area is well-served by numerous Dublin Bus routes and is a short stroll to the LUAS Cross City Line and Connolly Station, offering rail, DART, and bus services across the region.

Surrounded by a vibrant mix of cafes, restaurants, shops, and amenities, Dorset Street has seen significant regeneration in recent years, with continued investment enhancing its appeal and making it an ideal location for a range of uses, whether residential, commercial, or mixed-use development (SPP).

Zoning

The subject property is located in an area zoned Z4 Key Urban Villages / Urban Village - 'To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities' in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 - 2028.

NIAH

The property is recorded in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage Reg No. 50010713.