4 Marine Parade, Warrenpoint, BT34 3NB

• Central location in Warrenpoint Town Centre
• Excellent views over Carlingford Lough
• Licensed Public House & Nightclub
• Liquor Licence - 5(1)(a) with permitted additional opening hours
• Building totalling c. 13,000 sqft
• Land totalling c. 0.25 acres
• Prime residential plot for redevelopment (STPP)

The subject property is the well-known former Marine Bar and Club Cheri, prominently positioned in the heart of Warrenpoint town centre. This substantial mid-terrace, three-storey building benefits from direct frontage onto Marine Parade, with additional access from Thomas Street, provides excellent visibility and accessibility. Occupying a generous town centre site of approximately 0.25  acres, the property presents a significant redevelopment opportunity, subject to obtaining all necessary consents and approvals. It is currently arranged in three main components: • The former Marine Bar with associated ancillary storage areas • The former Club Cheri nightclub premises • Two upper floor apartments, both of which require refurbishment This versatile property offers huge potential for a variety of future uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The subject property is prominently situated in the heart of Warrenpoint, a vibrant coastal port town along the shores of Carlingford Lough. With the Mourne Mountains nearby and only a short 12 minute drive to Newry and the Dublin-Belfast A1 corridor, Warrenpoint serves as popular commuter town with all the benefits of the coastal location. Located on Marine Parade and facing Carlingford Lough, the property boasts stunning views across the Lough and further afield to the Cooley Mountains. The town is perfectly positioned just a stone's throw away from a
vast array of tourism spots and visitor attractions, including the
following; Mourne Mountains & Silent Valley, the Ring of Gullion,
Slieve Gullion Forest Park and numerous popular golf courses,
including Newry, Rostrevor, Kilkeel, Banbridge, Dundalk, Armagh
and the famous Royal County Down Golf Club.

The Marine Bar features a fully equipped, traditional-style bar layout, comprising a welcoming front bar and snug area that leads into a spacious open-plan lounge with a spacious rear bar. Additional space includes a compact kitchen, a keg store and refrigerated stores to the rear. The premises are well-appointed with an accessible ground floor bathroom, with separate male and female bathrooms on lower ground level. Finished to a high standard throughout, the bar has been fitted out with quality fixtures and fittings, all of which are included in the sale and offered as seen. The bar provides side access into the former Club Cheri.

The former Club Cheri benefits from own door access from Marine Parade, with secondary access directly from The Marine Bar into the Club entrance. The club comprises of an expansive room of circa 4,700 sqft. with a central dance floor, custom lighting and a large bar at each end of the room. Male and female bathrooms are situated just off the main room, along with an external smoking area at the rear of the club. Deliveries to both the Bar and Club are easily accommodated from the quiet Thomas Street, where vehicular gates lead to the keg store at the rear of the premises.

The bar benefits from a Full 5(1)(a) Liquor License until September 2027, which may be renewed in 2027. The opening hours permitted under the licence are:

Marine Bar

Monday–Saturday 8am–11pm
Sunday 10am–10pm

Club Cheri

Club Cheri benefits from a Late Night licence, allowing for additional opening hours:

Monday–Saturday 11pm–1am
Sunday 10pm–12pm

Two upper floors are accessible from the Marine Bar. These floors both require refurbishment throughout. The first floor was previously in use as an office and living accommodation, whilst the second floor comprises a two bedroom apartment.

The subject property falls under the Banbridge/ Newry and Mourne Area Plan 2015 and is covered by the Warrenpoint Town Centre map.

The building falls within the designated Town Centre and is within an Area of Townscape Character.

There are no live planning permissions or applications on the subject property.

The site offers huge potential for residential development, subject to obtaining all relevant approvals and consents.We note the apartment building adjacent benefits from 4 storey height, which may benefit any residential development on the subject site. We recommend all parties seek their own planning opinion as to the development potential on the land.

The title comprises a mix of Freehold Title and Long Leasehold Title. The Long Leasehold is held on a 9,000 year lease from October 1971 and a ground rent of £14 per annum is payable on this portion.

From a review of Land & Property Services website, we understand the rates to be as below:

NAV: £10,800
Rates Poundage 25/26: £0.600784
Rates Payable: £6,488

Under NI Small Business Rate Relief, business properties with a NAV of more than £5,000 but not more than £15,000 should receive a 20% rate relief.

Offers around £500,000.

Stamp duty will be the liability of the purchaser.

All prices, outgoings and rentals are exclusive of, but may be liable to VAT.

The property has an Energy Efficiency rating of E117. The full Certificate can be made available upon request.

For further information:

David McNellis: 028 90 501501 / 07887 911 077
[email protected]

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