Exceptional Village Centre Development Opportunity – The former Phoenix Inn, Kiltormer, Co. Galway H53 Y5X0
Guide Price:
Premises: €150,000
Liquor Licence: €50,000
Available separately or as one lot.
Property Overview
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial two-storey former public house in the heart of Kiltormer village, East Galway. This prominent village-centre property offers excellent potential for refurbishment, conversion, or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions and statutory approvals.
The property has been closed since approximately 2014 and presents a superb opportunity for purchasers, developers, and investors seeking a project with significant potential.
Location
Kiltormer is an established rural village ideally located approximately:
- 12km from Ballinasloe
- 21km from Loughrea
- 22km from Portumna
The property benefits from convenient access to employment centres, retail facilities, schools, and amenities throughout East Galway and the Midlands region.
Property Accommodation
Ground Floor:
The former licensed premises comprises a traditional bar and lounge layout including:
- Public lounge area
- Bar counter
- Ladies’ and gents’ toilet facilities
- Spacious rear lounge/function room
- Additional toilet accommodation
The generous floor area provides flexibility for a range of potential future uses.
First Floor:
A self-contained three-bedroom apartment is located at first-floor level, accessed via an external steel staircase to the rear. The accommodation comprises:
- Three bedrooms
- Kitchen/living area
- Bathroom
The apartment has been vacant for approximately 15 years and requires complete refurbishment.
Development Potential
The property offers considerable scope for:
- Reinstatement as a licensed premises
- Residential conversion
- Mixed-use commercial and residential redevelopment
- Community, retail, or service-based uses (subject to planning compliance)
The property may also benefit from current planning exemptions relating to the conversion of certain vacant commercial properties, including former public houses, to residential use, subject to meeting all relevant criteria and statutory requirements.
Where applicable, these exemptions may allow conversion to up to nine residential units, subject to compliance with qualifying conditions.
Key Features
- Prominent village-centre location
- Substantial two-storey building
- Existing first-floor residential accommodation
- Former licensed premises with licence available
- Excellent refurbishment and redevelopment potential
- Suitable for investors, developers, or owner-occupiers
An excellent opportunity to acquire a significant village-centre property in Kiltormer with strong potential for transformation into a residential, commercial, or mixed-use development.
Note: All measurements are approximate and subject to confirmation by an engineer.
Viewing & Further Information
www.josephnaughton.ie
Video Ground Floor
Video First Floor







