Popular Irish club in Subiaco under threat after 50 years
The building has hit the market, with property agents spruiking the potential for a redevelopment with a four storey limit.
Ray White Commercial is seeking $2 million for the Subiaco institution, which is contracted to the Irish Club under a lease.
But with its city centre zoning at its central Townshend Rd location, it is likely to catch developers' eyes, which could spell the end of the steady tenancy for the much-loved institution.
'An opportunity to acquire a large freehold building, with development potential, fully equipped for entertainment and a large capacity club licence,' says the ad.
'Featuring a ballroom/hall, full stage with green room and lighting equipment, commercial kitchen and bar upstairs and downstairs, the premises is ideal for clubs, office, associations, recreation, place of worship, function centre or simply a high density development site.'
Ray White Commercial agent Stephen Harrison said the two storey property sits on 608sqm of land, offering about 800 sqm of internal space. It has a 400 person capacity club license. The Irish Club in Subiaco has been serving Guiness for nearly 50 years. Credit: Supplied
Cedar Woods has appointed a builder for its Incontro project in Subiaco, in a sign of returning confidence to the apartment market.
Cedar Woods has this week announced that it has appointed a builder — EMCO Building — for the 110-complex including apartments and townhouses on Salvado St.
Construction is due to start next month and completion expected mid-2027.
The progress is a sign a returning positivity in the construction sector, given it was greenlit earlier this year after being shelved for years.
The project launched in October 2021, then shelved in April 2022 when the numbers no longer stacked up. At the time, consumers were not prepared to pay what it would have cost a developer to build it, while the uncertainty of the fast and unpredictable hikes in construction costs were also a hindrance. Irish Club Subiaco - Credit: supplied
Construction costs are still increasing, but rising in a slower and more predictable manner, while the apartment price tags have also risen.
Cedar Woods managing director Nathan Blackburne said there had been a strong response to Incontro Apartments had been fantastic which he attributed partly to prices, which are at the cheaper end for Subiaco.
The $614,000 apartments have sold out, with the $624,000 abodes now the cheapest.
'With close to 50 per cent already sold prior to construction, it's clear that Incontro Apartments' attractive price point and well-connected Subiaco location are really resonating with buyers.'
EMCO building general manager Ronan Cosgrove said there had been a strong period of collaboration with Cedar Woods. Irish Club Subiaco - exterior Credit: supplied
Tenants are being sought to anchor the upcoming development at 110 Marine Parade, adjacent to Cottesloe Beach Hotel.
With retail shops a rarity along the food and beverage strip opposite Perth's most famous beach, the tenancies are being described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The shops will be close to home to some of WA's most popular venues, including Il Lido, Indigo Oscar, Gibney, The Shorehouse and Magic Apple.
The shops will help define the Marine Parade's modern makeover. Shops spaces, leased through Lease Equity, are from 55sqm-204sqm. Marine Parade shops seeking tenants Credit: supplied
The one-time home to the long Friday lunch — the former Mediterranean restaurant, sold for $3,133,000 earlier this year.
Sitting on a 748sqm block at the corner of Rokeby and Nicholson Rd, the property was sold with approved plans for a five storey development.
It has 17 on site car bays and 646sqm of internal space.
The site has a rich history as a former restaurant where some of Perth most colourful business people like to frequent. It was later used as an office by Julie Bishop.
As for its next step — watch this space.
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