Dylan Lodge, Convent Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow

HJ BYRNE are offering this impressive detached residence on 0.33 acres for sale by private treaty. This immaculately-maintained property occupies an exclusive elevated address with commanding views of the Irish Sea with the vista framed by Bray Head to the south and Howth Head to the northeast. Dylan Lodge, famously named after the celebrated singer, has matured enchantingly over the last 20 years with four distinct secret garden areas. The spacious interior combines modern comfort with selected old world detailing. Wine buffs must surely be impressed with the 450 sq.ft. below-stairs cellar or basement area.

This spacious site was originally part of the grounds of Loreto Convent. Privacy is assured here. Approached by a cobbled parking area the house sits happily in the centre of a beautifully sheltered landscaped split-level site. Early plantings are now proving their worth and provide a wonderful range of colour, cover and fragrances. The location is ideal as it combines privacy in an exclusive address with the immediacy of being within 5 minutes walk of Bray’s famous mile-long promenade, while the DART Station is just a little further and the Main St is equally accessible. There is easy access to both N11 and M50. Bray boasts one of the best selections of primary and secondary education in the country.

Porch Entrance to bright Reception Hall with angled staircase, solid pine floor, cloaks cupboard, access to rear hall and double doors to:

Dining Room. 4m x 4.3m
With double doors from Reception Hall.
Feature fireplace, bay window overlooking Bray Head. Oak timber flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room. 5.7m x 4.3m
Excellent range of fitted wall and floor units.
Tiled floor, large fitted breakfast bar with solid iroko counter top. Double doors lead to super decked patio.

Lounge or Drawing Room. 4.1m x 5.5m.
Feature brick fireplace with wood-burning stove, hardwood flooring,
double doors to the side garden and
bay window with views across the garden to the sea beyond.


Extra Large Rear Hallway/Utility Room. 5.1m x 3.5m.
Including smart cloakroom with W.C. and wash-hand basin, storage cupboard and doors to
front and rear gardens.

TV Room. 3.7m x 5.3m.
Varnished timber floor.
Door to:

Integrated Garage suitable for use as home gym. 3.9m x 7.1m

Double doors to front.

Upstairs:

Angled staircase divides with one arm serving 4 bedrooms, the other serves the main suite at the rear.

Main Bedroom Suite. 5.7m x 5.7m.
Fitted wardrobes and eaves storage.
Stunning views.

En Suite
5 Piece with tiled shower cubicle. W.C., wash-hand basin, all fully tiled.

Small Study or Bedroom. 3.8m x 2.8m.
Super eaves storage.
Hot press here also.


Bedroom No. 2. 3.6m x 6.2m.
With built-in wardrobes.
En suite.
Fully tiled shower cubicle with W.C. and wash-hand basin.

Bedroom No. 3. 2.9m x 3.3m.
With built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom No. 4. 2.9m x 3.6m
With built-in wardrobes and desk.

Bedroom No. 5. 3.5m x 3m.
With built-in wardrobes and desk.

Bathroom
Attractively tiled with feature free-standing bath, tiled shower cubicle, W.C. and
wash-hand basin.

Basement is accessed from rear hall
or TV room and divided into two rooms

Room 1: 4m x 4.2m
With window to garden.

Room 2: 3.9m x 4.8m

Understairs storage cupboard
3.7m x 2.2m

Outside:

Fascinating gardens on 2 levels combining sheltered “secret” areas and hidden paths providing privacy and areas of contemplation. Spacious open lawns are flanked by colourful and fruitful borders and climbing roses on sturdy trellis. The generous sun-drenched decked patio area with colourful raised beds is directly accessible via french doors from the house. Lastly there is an excellent provision of cobbled area to the front with parking facilities for at least 6 vehicles.

Well-tended macra carpa hedging provides comprehensive shelter and screening from the east. The value of this can be seen in the prolific nature of flowering plants, thriving roses and the healthy nature of delicate vegetation.

Pages could be devoted to a summary of the plantings but some must be noted – tall dodonaea, acer griseum, arbutus/strawberry tree, wavy bamboos, tall copper beech, blond or silver sycamore, peonies, fruiting apple, pear and domestic blackberry, climbing red and yellow roses, purple acer japonicas, a gorgeous showy “large miniature” magnolia, tall elegant flowering echiums etc. etc.

Garage with double doors and lofty headroom.

Freehold.

* Great Accommodation for Entertaining
* Floor area extends to 3262 sq.ft./300 sq.m. including basement
* Gas Fired Central Heating
* Large Family Kitchen
* Superb Flow between House and Garden.
* Double Glazed in Rationel

Take 1st exit into Bray off N11. Drive into Bray town and up the Main St. Take the fourth turn left, at Budget Travel, after crossing the bridge. This is Novara Avenue. Drive down past St Thomas School, past the park, then 2nd right to Sidmonton Gardens. Property is at top of this road on the left hand side.