Thomas Fletcher, Naas Town Centre, Co. Kildare

Thomas Fletcher Commercial House comprises a terraced four bay three-story landmark building providing licensed premises on the ground floor and living accommodation overhead and is ideally suited for same or for office/restaurant use or potential expansion of the licensed premises, the entire extending to c.457.98 sq.m (4,930 sq.ft.). The building has been extensively renovated a number of times over the last number of decades in c.1920, c.1950 and c.1970 to a high original standard with whiskey and sherry casks, tea caddies and spice drawers which originate from when the property acted as a licensed premises & accommodation.

The well-appointed and tastefully furnished accommodation includes an old-style bar, snug, and lounge, ladies and gents toilets which oozes with character and is in very good condition together with cold room, various stores, garage and lofted area to the rear which would be suitable for future expansion. The first and second floors both with returns mainly provides residential accommodation currently but would also be suitable for office or restaurant use (stp). The first and second floors have independent access separate to the licensed premises. Access to the rear stores and lofted area is provided via an archway which currently provides an external seating and smoking area. There is a garden located to the rear of the property which is accessed via the lofted storage space.

The property is a protected structure under the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017. It is also listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritege (NIAH).

Thomas Fletcher Commercial House occupies a prominent and highly visible location on North Main Street, in the commercial heart of Naas Town Centre, located close to Poplar Square, a popular and strong entertainment trading environment area in Naas.

Naas is the country town and principle service centre for the wider hinterland. Naas has experienced significant commercial & residential development in the recent past, influenced by its proximity to the M7 Motorway and Dublin City. The town, which has a population in excess. 20,000 is the administrative capital of the country accommodating vital services with major local employers including Kildare County Council, Kerry Group, HSE, Green Isle Foods, and AIB.

Main services, gas fired central healing, CCTV, alarm system, phone.

The property is zoned “Town Centre” under the Naas Town Development Plan 2011-2017 which is defined “To provide for the development and improvement of appropriate town centre uses including retail, residential, commercial and civic uses.”
The Naas Local Area Plan 2019-2023 is currently up for review and is currently being drafted with Kildare County Council.