BARRY'S: famous amusements could become a hotel and leisure complex
Barry's amusements could be turned into a hotel or leisure complex, according to the agents tasked with selling it.
Savills say the 2.23-acre site which has a guide selling price of ÂŁ2.75m, could be developed for several uses.
The company carried out a feasibility study which concluded that Barry's could become a 120-bed hotel or used for "23 residential dwellings or a combination of both, in addition to leisure and recreational facilities. "
The sale is being handled by joint agents, Savills and Philip Tweedie & Company, on behalf of Barry’s Amusements and is being marketed as a development opportunity but equally would not disregard the potential purchase as a going concern.
Barry’s Amusements first opened at 16 Eglinton St. in 1926 and has remained one of the most popular family attractions for visitors to the area.
Commenting on the sale, Neal Morrison, Director, Savills Ireland said:
“Portrush is one of the most stunning seaside locations in Ireland and the opportunity to acquire a site that fronts onto the beautiful West Strand beach is truly rare. We expect demand to be strong due to the potential that this site offers”
Philip Tweedie of joint agents Philip Tweedie & Company also commented: “We are delighted to be appointed as joint agents on this very exciting sale. This is in essence the last true seafront site available in Portrush Town and should attract a high level of interest from a mix of entrepreneurs and property developers from far and wide.”