InvestmentsA distinctive redbrick office building close to Christchurch in Dublin city centre is expected to generate considerable interest from investors, developers and companies looking for a prestigious headquarters when it goes on the market this week through agents Atisreal. The guide price is in the region of €6 million.

The Priory at John Street West, Dublin 8 was built in 1878 as part of John Street Church, off Thomas Street, and has evolved over the years into an office building of considerable charm and character.

The vendor, Project Architects, has occupied the building since 2001, after refurbishing and upgrading it to provide 931sq m (10,021sq ft) of space over six floors. The reception area on the ground floor has a lovely old world feel about it.

Floor plates are regular in shape and benefit from natural light on all sides. Average floor sizes are around 170sq m (1,829sq ft) and are generally open-plan but also incorporate management offices, board rooms and meeting rooms. The lower ground floor is used for kitchen facilities and storage ports. There are toilets on each of the floors.

The Priory is one of the most unusual office buildings to have come on the market in recent years. It is in one of the most historic parts of Dublin city close to not only Christchurch Cathedral but also the Four Courts and the Guinness Storehouse. It is within five minutes walk of Temple Bar and adjoins several car-parks, including the Thomas Street multi-storey as well as the Tivoli car-park.