Property Description

FOR SALE — Thriving Café and Delicatessen plus an important Rare Heritage Property in the Heart of Laragh, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
Step into a truly unique opportunity to acquire a thriving café delicatessen along with a piece of Irish history in one of the country’s most iconic and picturesque locations. The Royal Irish Constabulary and café sit at the entrance to the charming village of Laragh, the gateway to Glendalough and its stunning National Park, this exceptional period residence combines time-less character with outstanding commercial potential. Zoned primary development any sympathetic development will be enthusiastically received by the Wicklow County Council as per the county development plan for the area.

Café Delicatessen
Step into a unique and highly attractive investment opportunity with this well-established café and delicatessen, ideally located right beside the Constabulary. Extending to 800 sq. ft. this charming premises is fully connected to mains water and sewerage ensuring seam-less day to day operations. Ideally located to one of Irelands most visited and iconic heritage attractions, the business enjoys a constant flow of tourists and locals, offering exceptional footfall and all year round trading. The property benefits from excellent accessibility , with a large parking area situated to the rear, as well as additional private parking conveniently located to the front – an invaluable asset for customers and staff.

Currently operating as a successful café and delicatessen , this business presents significant scope for expansion and diversification. Whether enhancing the existing offering, extending trading hours or introducing new concepts, the potential here is substantial Opportunities of this calibre are rare. With its prime location , established customer base and untapped growth potential this is an outstanding prospect for entrepreneurs, investors or hospitality professionals seeking to acquire a business with room to flourish.

Royal Irish Constabulary
Built in 1865 as a Royal Irish Constabulary this beautiful home comes complete with a period slate roof and striking Victorian entrance door, which immediately captures the charm of a bygone era. A welcoming entrance porch (5.8 ft x 5.2 ft) with beautiful Victorian tiles and distinctive church-style windows sets the tone for the character within.
Fronted with a Beautiful Cottage Garden and Idyllic wood to the rear with a brook running through it. .

The main hallway (12.2 ft x 6.6 ft) leads into a series of elegant and well-proportioned rooms:
• Dining Room (12.3 ft x 15.3 ft): Featuring an original marble open fireplace, pine oak wooden floors, pitch pine doors and surrounds, and classic sash windows with tongue and groove ceilings.
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• Living Room (15.3 ft x 13.5 ft): A warm and inviting space with tongue-and-groove ceilings, pine flooring, and a marble mantlepiece, enhanced by double sash windows for natural light.
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• Kitchen (18.6 ft x 6.1 ft): Traditional and functional, with quarry tiles and an oil-fired AGA.
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• Larder (8.4 ft x 2.4 ft): With original flagstone flooring.
Additional ground floor features include a back hall with tongue-and-groove detailing, hot press, and a bathroom (7.8 ft x 6.2 ft) with panelled walls. Clever under-stair storage adds further practicality.
Upstairs Accommodation
A wide, original staircase leads to the upper levels, maintaining the home’s historic integrity.
• Landing (7.4 ft x 7 ft): With tongue-and-groove ceilings.
• Bedroom 1 (15.1 ft x 13.5 ft): Vaulted ceiling, original flooring, cast iron fireplace, built-in wardrobes, and shutters.
• Bedroom 2: With picture rail, cast iron stove, and original wardrobes.
• Bedroom 3 (10.7 ft x 9.1 ft): A charming spare room with original features.
• Bedroom 4 (9 ft x 14.8 ft): Spacious double room with large window and storage.
• Bedroom 5. The box room. 6.1 x 7. Ideal for a reading room or a child’s bedroom.
A second landing includes a hot press, storage, and WC, alongside a well-appointed shower room (7.3 ft x 5.9 ft) with electric T90 shower and marble counters.
Outdoor Space
To the rear, a private courtyard leads to an impressive built-in BBQ area (32 ft x 21 ft), ideal for entertaining or further commercial use.
The Idyllic wood with a brook running through it to the rear of the property show wonderful views of the stunning St John’s Church which creates a magical vista.


A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
Whether as a distinctive family residence, a lifestyle business, or a visionary development pro-ject, this property presents an unparalleled chance to invest in one of Wicklow’s most sought-after destinations.

Commercial Opportunity - Glendalough Fayre Café & The Constabulary
At the heart of this exceptional property lies Glendalough Fayre — far more than a café, it is a deeply embedded part of daily life in Laragh and a cherished stop for the substantial vol-ume of visitors passing through the gateway to Glendalough each year (1 million). The Con-stabulary presents further opportunity to develop the commercial potential of the location as a restaurant or boutique hotel.
With a long-standing presence in the village, Glendalough Fayre has established itself as a warm and welcoming hub where locals gather and visitors experience the authentic character of the area. It occupies a rare position — both a community cornerstone and a first point of contact for a high-value tourism audience.
However, what makes this opportunity truly compelling is not just what the business is today, but what it can become.
Its location within a major tourism corridor, serving one of Ireland’s most visited heritage destinations, provides a powerful commercial foundation. With consistent year-round footfall and strong seasonal peaks, the business is ideally positioned for significant growth and reposi-tioning.
There is clear potential to evolve Glendalough Fayre into a premium, Avoca-style destination — a high-quality, design-led café and food offering that combines artisan produce, retail, and experience. This could include:
• Expansion into a destination café/restaurant with extended trading hours
• Development of a premium takeaway and retail offering (artisan food, local produce, branded goods)
• Creation of an outdoor or terrace dining experience capitalising on the landscape and views
• Positioning as a must-stop food destination within the Wicklow tourism circuit
The success of businesses such as Avoca demonstrates the strong demand for this type of offering — where food, place, and identity combine to create both commercial value and brand loyalty.
With thoughtful development, Glendalough Fayre could be repositioned from a well-loved local café into a flagship hospitality and retail destination, appealing to both the local community and a high-spend international visitor base.
With continued investment and development by Wicklow County Council in Laragh Glendalough, the National Park and surrounding Wicklow Mountains, the property is uniquely positioned at the centre of future growth — offering not just stability, but genuine scalability.
This is more than a business opportunity. It is an opportunity to take an already successful and much-loved operation and elevate it into a destination brand — one that reflects the quality, character, and landscape of one of Ireland’s most iconic locations.

Key Features
• Historic stone-built period home of importance
• Original architectural features throughout
• Established café with strong local reputation
• Prime location in a high tourist area
• Located beside one of Ireland’s most visited and iconic heritage sites, Glen-dalough, in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains National Park.
• Mains water, sewerage & 3-phase electricity
• Significant development and commercial potential
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
Whether as a distinctive family residence, a lifestyle business, or a visionary development pro-ject, this property presents an unparalleled chance to invest in one of Wicklow’s most sought-after destinations.

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