Property Description

Versatile Landmark Property with Significant Commercial and Residential Development Potential

Sherry FitzGerald are delighted to present St. Peter’s Parish Centre, a unique and adaptable property offering a wealth of possibilities in a prime Cork location.

Originally constructed in the 1930s as a school, this impressive building has evolved over the decades and now offers a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a distinctive space that could (subject to planning permission) serve as a family home, offices, medical practice, or a community facility.

• Approx. 285 sq. m (3,068 sq. ft.) on a ¼ acre site (approx.)
• Energy Rating: C2
• Excellent condition with bright, spacious interiors
• Peaceful setting yet only minutes from Ballincollig town centre.

Ground Floor Accommodation
• Bright, welcoming entrance hall
• Spacious former schoolroom to the front
• Large main hall to the rear – ideal for events, classes, or gatherings
• Two W.C.s
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Large lounge room (perfect as a break area or teacher’s lounge)
• Bathroom area with shower and cubicle facilities
• Additional versatile room to the front (ideal for a reception, office, or classroom)
First Floor
• Three generous rooms adaptable as bedrooms, meeting rooms, or workspaces
• Ample storage throughout
• Access to attic via Stira staircase

Situated on Church Hill near Carrigrohane Road, this property enjoys a peaceful, private setting while remaining less than five minutes’ drive from Ballincollig town centre.
Ballincollig is a vibrant and expanding commuter town offering a full range of amenities including:
• 7 preschools, 4 national schools, and 2 secondary schools
• Supermarkets: Dunnes, Tesco, SuperValu, Aldi & Lidl
• Weekly farmers market and local restaurants, cafés, and public houses
• The Reel Cinema and numerous leisure facilities
• Sports clubs: Ballincollig GAA, Ballincollig Rugby Club, and fitness centres
• Ballincollig Regional Park offering scenic walking and cycling trails
• Regular Bus Éireann 220 and 220X services to Cork City

A truly unique and highly flexible property standing on c. 0.25 acres in a superb location, St. Peter’s Parish Centre offers endless potential for significant commercial and residential development, as a family residence, business premises or a community hub.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, setting, and opportunities this property presents.

Entrance Hall 6.39 x 5.58m. Inside the front double doors, you walk into the bright and spacious school room, offering ample space for both classes and the storage required. This room features wooden flooring, ceiling light fixtures, built-in storage cupboards and dual aspect windows allowing in plenty natural light.

Main Hall 11.29m x 5.23m. The bright and expansive main hall acts as the focal point of this property. It provides a wealth of space for any kind of activities and offers direct access to the school room, W.Cs and the outdoor playground area. This large hall features wooden flooring, celing light fixtures, storage cupboards and a fireplace.

W.C 2-piece W.C. featuring lino flooring, ceiling light fixture and glazed window.

Kitchen 3.15m x 4.50m. The kitchen is situated at the front of the property and offers lino flooring, stainless-steel sink, floor and eye level units, 4-plate induction hob, ceiling light fixture and a window to the front of the property.

Rear Lobby 2.88m x 7.15m. The rear lobby features carpet flooring, centre ceiling light fixture, and provides access to the upstairs as well.

Lounge 5.11m x 5.23m. Large lounge area offering ample space for comfort and storage. This room features carpet flooring, floor and eye level units, stainless-steel sink and windows to the rear of the property.

Bathroom and Shower Room The bathroom and shower room area are accessed from the rear lobby and offers lino flooring, a shower room with ceiling light fixture, heated towel rack, and a Mira electric shower, a bathroom 2 cubicles, a sink, ceiling light fixture and a glazed window.

Playroom 3.98m x 3.99m. A sizeable, versatile room to the front of the property, and accessed from the rear lobby. This room features carpet flooring, ceiling light fixture, skirting and a window to the front of the property.

Landing 2.49m x 7.13m. The bright and airy landing provides access to the rest of the upstairs, and offers carpet flooring, Velux windows, ceiling light fixture and access to a generous storage area and the attic via a stira.

Bedroom 2 3.20m x 4.42m. Situated off the landing, this dual aspect bedroom/meeting room offers carpet flooring, Velux window, ceiling light fixture and skirting.

Bedroom 1 5.17m x 5.13m. This large open space makes it fitting for any need you need it to fill, be it an additional bedroom or meeting room. This dual aspect room offers Velux window, carpet flooring, ceiling light fixture and skirting.

Bedroom 3 3.20m x 2.71m. Acting as a bedroom but holds potential to be an additional room of your choosing. This room offers a Velux window, ceiling light fixture, and skirting.

BER Details

BER No. 801098138

Energy Performance Indicator: 298.02 kWh/m2/yr

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