Ard Na Greine, King Edward Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Charming Detached Edwardian Residence On 0.4 ha/1 Acre For Sale By Private Treaty

This is a delightful villa style home dating from circa 1905, located in Bray’s most prestigious residential location. Beautifully built of fine red brick on a cut granite base Ard Na Greine enjoys many attractive examples of original period detailing. Of particular interest are the varied fireplaces and mantels including one special piece with associated mirror attributed to the Woodcarvers of Bray and the Bray Art Furniture Industry. Other original detailing includes stained glass features, hanging tiles on the forward facing gables, great brasses on the mullioned windows and curvilinear panels under the sills.

This was the home of the builders – The Hall family. The property is appropriately named and the name derives from the distinctive design and specific location. The sunny south facing rear overlooks the downward sloping garden with its Swan River boundary while the front is nicely set back from the road with its brick wall boundary and granite and brick gate piers. In addition great privacy is assured by a line of mature cypress trees.

Tree lined King Edward Road is Bray’s best address. Close by is the town centre while neighbouring properties comprise a range of exclusive detached period and mature modern homes. Dublin is 12 miles, seafront and DART Station ½ mile, Greystones is 5 miles, N11 ½ miles. Sporting facilities and an excellent choice of primary and secondary schools and colleges are available and accessible in Bray and its immediate surrounds

Entrance Porch
1.65 x 2.17m
Massive front door and decorative tiled entrance floor.

Entrance Hallway
9.8 x 3m
Most attractive and impressive original staircase. Understairs storage cupboard.

Guest WC
With wc and wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls.

Utility Room
1.52 x 1.72m
With tiled floor.

Dining Room
4.75 x 4.2m plus Bay
2.8 x 1.26m
Fireplace with Art Nouveau appointments, solid brass hearth surround and fine Bray Woodcarvers carved wood mantel and overmantel mirror, bay window with impressive views of the rear garden and original polished pine floor boards.

Morning room
3.05 x 4.2m
Accessed via timbered arch to fireplace incorporating Ard Nouveau appointments. Double French doors leads to rear verandah and spacious deck and garden areas.

Drawing room
5.06 x 5.83m plus Bay 2.8 x 1.26m
Striking brass surround fireplace and deep bay window with overhead decorative valance and view to the rear garden. Original polished pine floorboards.

Study
3.35 x 2.84m
Located adjacent to cloakroom.

Kitchen
5.36 x 6.25m
Superb "Newcastle" custom built “classic” design kitchen with an excellent range of floor and wall units with feature “range master” gas fired range with double oven, extractor fan, tiled back-splash, integrated dishwasher, island unit, marble counter tops throughout. Recessed light fittings and glass display cabinet

Scullery Room 1.57 x 3m
With fitted floor and wall units. Door to rear garden.

Winding Beech Staircase Down to Den 2.82 x 3.75m
With timber flooring, recessed lighting and television points - ideal wine store.

Upstairs
The main angled stairway leads to a most attractive airy landing set off by carved fluted tapered supports which with the upper section of the banister form a charming gallery.

Master Bedroom
5.79 x 4.95m plus Bay
2.79 x 1.3m
Fireplace faceted ceiling with moulded plasterwork and bay window with spectacular views of the Wicklow Mountains. Walk-in closet.

Bedroom No. 2
4.34 x 3.05m
With fireplace.

Bedroom No. 3
4.65 x 4.19m plus Bay 2.79 x 1.3m
With fireplace and bay window.

Bedroom No. 4
4.37 x 3.35m
With fireplace and large double opening window.

Bedroom No. 5
4.04 x 2.9m

Bedroom No. 6
5.4 x 4.15m
With ensuite shower room incorporating wash hand basin, wc and shower cubicle.

Bathroom
Three piece suite with built in power shower unit, tiled floor and chrome heated towel rail.

Outside:

Canopied carport approach to garage.
Wide gardens are in front with the benefit of very mature screening in the form of cypress and eucalyputus. Enclosed patio provides a private sitting out area to one side.

Immediately to the rear is an extensive area of decking overlooking the downward sloping garden and taking in marvellous views of the west of Bray with the Wicklow Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. A winding footpath leads down through the wooded slopes to the Swan River via a circular look-out or recreation area. Main access to the deck is a charming south facing verandah.

Title: Freehold

* Great Privacy & Outlook
* Very Best Residential Location
* Close Proximity To Bray Town Centre & Seafront
* Many Original Art Nouveau Details
* Grounds Extending 0.43 ha/1.06 acres
* Oil Fired Central Heating System
* External Sensor Security Lighting
* Alarm System & Double Glazing
* Solar Panel Water Heating

By appointment only

Garrett O'Bric, Assoc. IAVI