“Rackards”, 23 Rafter Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

Description

Property Summary:

“Rackards Bar” is a long-established and highly regarded premises, renowned for its busy, welcoming atmosphere and strong year-round trade. Ideally positioned on Rafter Street in the heart of Enniscorthy town, it enjoys exceptional footfall and is within walking distance of all local amenities, surrounded by a vibrant mix of complementary businesses. The property is located just minutes from the N30, providing excellent access to major road networks including the M11 and N280. This makes commuting to Dublin City or Dublin Airport achievable in under 1.5 hours.
Presented in turnkey condition, the premises offers two lounges, a bar, and two snugs—each full of charm, character, and consistently popular with visitors. The décor is traditional and beautifully finished, featuring attractive tiling, brickwork, and natural timbers, with high-quality handcrafted materials used throughout its refurbishment. Additional features include a fully equipped kitchen, cold room, and an enclosed smoking area/beer garden. The property further benefits from a three-bedroom duplex apartment with its own private entrance, providing ideal accommodation for new owners or a valuable ready-made rental income. The apartment is presented in excellent condition and comprises a living room, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms (main en-suite), and a bathroom. Prospective purchasers will find it difficult to source a more appealing licensed premises. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-established business in a superb central location. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO APPRECIATE THE TRUE POTENTIAL OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS. 

Property Features:

• Presented in outstanding condition.
• Well established trade.3 Bed Duplex apartment overhead.
• Spacious lounge & bar areas.
• In the heart of Enniscorthy town.
• Easily connected to all major road networks.

Accommodation Comprises:

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance porch – (1.49m x 2.78m)
Entrance hallway – (3.51m x 3.22m)
Bar/Lounge – (18.00m x 12.00m),  Wooden flooring, stone facade, beam ceiling, fully fitted, open fire.
Ladies WC – (5.30m x 2.18m),  3 x cubicles, 2 x WHB, fully tiled.
Gents WC – (2.95m x 3.43m),  2x cubicles 3 x urinals, 2x WHB, fully tiled.
Office – (2.32m x 3.49m)
Kitchen – (7.58m x 6.96m),  Fully fitted.
WC – (1.30m x 1.10m)
Store – (1.30m x 2.20m)
Outdoor smoking Area – (6.5m x 4.5m),  Enclosed area with Porcelain tiled floor. Leading to +9rear outdoor area.

FIRST FLOOR
Duplex Apartment (Seperate access from ground floor)
Entrance – (3.5m x 1.7m)+(3.7m x 2m),  Wood flooring.
Living Room – (5.6m x 4.2m),  Wood flooring, opening to;
Kitchen/Diner – (5.5m x 3.1m), Eye & Waist level units, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, wood flooring.
Bathroom – (3.1m x 2.6m), WC, WHB, shower, fully tiled.
Office – (5.6m x 3.2m),  Wood flooring, storage.
Utility – (3.2m x 1.9m) Wood flooring, plumbed for appliances.

Upstairs
Landing  – (5.3m x 3m),  Wood flooring.
Bedroom No. 1 – (4.5m x 3.5m),  Wood flooring.
Bedroom No. 2 – (4.1m x 3.6m),  Wood flooring.
Bedroom No. 3 – (5.5m x 2.8m),  Wood flooring.
Bathroom – (1.9m x 1.5m),  WC, WHB, shower, wood flooring & part tiled walls.
Loft – (10m x 2.9m),  Wood flooring.

Outside: Enclosed cobble lock yard with vehicular entrance to rear (153m2), beer garden/smoking area, store (41m2) & boiler house, inner yard (23m2)
Services: Condensing gas boiler heating, mains water, mains sewerage, monitored alarmed & HD CCTV system.
BER: C2 Ber No: 800697716 Performance indicator: 770.86 kWh/m2/yr
BER Apartment: E2 Ber No: 112365101 Performance Indicator: 349.48 kWh/m2/yr
Apply: Keane Auctioneers (053) 9123072
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent.
Eircode: Y21 YD59