Long Empty Cork Restaurant Property to Become Five New Flats in City Centre
Cork’s vacant restaurant will be transformed into five new apartments, revitalizing the city center and addressing housing needs.
Cork, Ireland, Apartments, Housing, Development
Cork: A former restaurant on one of the busiest streets in Cork is getting a makeover. It’s being turned into new apartments, which is pretty exciting!
This week, Cork City Council gave the green light for Chimera Ltd to develop the old Flame restaurant at 38 and 39 Washington Street. It’s been sitting empty for over five years, so it’s about time something happened.
The ground floor used to be a popular Asian street food spot, but since it closed in 2019, it’s just been gathering dust. The place has really fallen apart, so the new apartments will definitely breathe some life back into it.
The plan is for four one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment. The buildings are actually protected structures, dating back to the 19th century, which adds a nice historical touch.
The developers are promising high-quality living spaces right in the heart of Cork City. They want to make use of these vacant units, which is a win-win for everyone.
This development fits right into Cork’s city plan, which aims to create a vibrant mixed-use area. They’re focusing on building more apartments to meet the growing housing demand, especially in the city center.