Seanchara, Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Built in 1870's, 'Seanchara' is a spectacular period residence boasting charm and character and rarely does a property from this period come to the market in such excellent condition. This eyecatching property is prominently positioned on a C. 0.3 acre site on the Strand Road with stunning views of the Irish Sea and promenade. 'Seanchara' comes with 76 feet (23.2 metres) of road frontage onto the Strand Road. This fine residence of 3,400 sq.ft approximately has accommodation spread over three floors. At ground level accommodation briefly comprises; entrance hall, extra wide hallway, sitting/living room with double doors to dining room and two bedrooms one of which is en-suite. On the first floor we have three bedrooms, all of which are en-suite and a main bathroom. On the lower ground is a very large stainless steel clad kitchen which was used as the former restaurant kitchen up until recently. There are also storage rooms and a rear access door. The basement level was where the former restaurant was. With its own separate entrance, three separate large rooms a wide reception hall and with ladies and gents wc's. The main residence as described above offers endless potential as a family home or as a commercial proposition as a fully licenced restaurant has operated up to 2004. The C. 0.3 acre site also comes with the considerable benefit of full planning permission for 4 two bedroom holiday homes to the rear. The whole property is wide open for a number of uses and for this reason, viewing comes highly recommended.

Location:
Perfectly positioned on Strand Road overlooking the seafront of Bray, with breathtaking views of Bray Head, Dalkey Island and the sea. Bray seafront has been upgraded and refurbished in recent years to provide an excellent local facility to include manicured lawns, promenade and numerous restaurants, pubs & leisure facilities. Within walking distance to every imaginable amenity to include Bray town centre, schools, churches and numerous shopping centres (Dundrum town centre is only 8 miles approx). Bray DART station is virtually at your door step, the N11 and newly extended M50 is also only minutes away providing access to Dublin city centre, airport and all main arterial routes out of Dublin.

Garden:
The front garden runs the width of the house and is mainly laid out in lawn with shrubbery that runs up to the impressive granite stone steps which lead to the front door. The side and rear of the property presently provides plentiful car parking as well as being the area that offers the development potential.

Entrance Hall (Ground Level)
7'10 x 17'8
2.4m x 8.4m Period style entrance door. Decorative cornicing & coving. Tiled floor. 12'10 high ceilings. Leading to...

Hallway (Ground Level)
7'10 x 17'2
2.4m x 5.26m Feature stained glass skylight with sculptured surround. Coving. Tiled floor.

Sitting Room (Ground Level)
16'1 x 15'0
4.98m x 4.59m Decorative coving & cornicing. Marble fireplace. Picture rail. Dual aspect. Large feature double doors to dining room...

Dining Room (Ground Level)
16'11 x 14'11
5.17m x 4.57m Marble fireplace. Picture rail. Decorative coving & cornicing.

Kitchen (Lower ground floor)
21'0 x 13'1
6.46m x 4.15m Formely used as the restaurant kitchen. Stainless steel worktops & splashback. Stainless steel oven & heating plate. 3 stainless steel sinks. Tiled floor. Hot press. Sliding door to rear harden.

Office (Lower Ground)
10'0 x 7'0
3.05m x 2.16m Tiled floor.

Utility/Store room
14'0 x 8'0
4.33m x 2.44m Stainess steel shelving. Tiled floor.

Hallway (Lower Ground)
16'0 x 3'0
5.07m x 1.76m Tiled floor. Door to rear.

Bedroom 1 (Ground Level)
15'0 x 16'2
4.59m x 4.95m Marble fireplace with cast iron insert & tiled hearth. Picture rail. Decorative coving. Dual aspect.

En-Suite
5'11 x 4'1
1.8m x 1.37m Wc & whb. Shower unit.

Bedroom 2 (Ground Level)
14'11 x 16'1
4.56m x 5.12m Decorative coving. Cast iron fireplace.

En-Suite
5'11 x 4'1
1.8m x 1.37m Wc & whb. Shower unit.

Bedroom 3 (First Floor)
14'0 x 17'0
4.38m x 5.35m Coving. Wardrobe.

En-Suite
5'11 x 4'1
18m x 1.37m Wc & whb. Shower unit.

Bedroom 4 (First Floor)
10'1 x 10'0
3.35m x 3.08m Sash window overlooking rear garden. Coving. Whb.

Bedroom 5/Study (First Floor)
12'0 x 14'0
3.87m x 4.41m Warbrobe. Sash window to rear.

En-Suite
5'11 x 4'1
1.8m x 1.37m Wc & whb. Shower unit.

Family Bathroom
10'0 x 5'0
3.17m x 1.52m Wc & whb. Bath. Linoleum flooring. Attic access.

Hallway (First Floor)
11'0 x 4'1
3.39m x 1.48m Tiled floor.

Former Restaurant (Basement)
30'0 x 14'1
9.23m x 4.52m Feature stone faced wall. 8' high ceiling with decorative coving. Pvc double glazing. Gas fired burner. Wall lights. Dual aspect. Tiled floor. Emergency doors to side.

Restaurant Overflow (Basement)
15'0 x 14'0
4.68m x 4.4m Tiled floor. Wall lights.

Entrance Hall(Basement)
3'0 x 9'0
1.05m x 2.79m Two door entrance. Tiled floor.

Hallway (Basement)
31'0 x 6'11
9.47m x 2.12m Tiled floor. Coving. Stairs leading to lower ground.

Ladies Washroom
6'1 x 14'0
2.05m x 4.38m Two Wc's & whb's. Tiled floor in cubicles. Electric hand dryer.

Gents Washroom
6'1 x 14'0
2.05m x 4.38m Two Wc's & whb's. Tiled floor in cubicles. Stainless steel Urinal.

* Prominent Period Property Suitable For Residence/Commercial/Development
* Full Planning Permission For 4 x 2 Bed Two Storey Holiday Homes
* C. 0.3 Acre With 76 Ft. (23.2m) Road Frontage
* Restuarant Business Up To 2004
* Prime Location Adjacent To The Dart Line
* Seascape Views Of Bray Head, Dalkey Island & The Irish Sea
* Many Original Period Features
* Mains Fire Alarm & Smoke Alarm
* PVC Double Glazed To Front & Side
* Fully Alarmed
* Re-Roofed In 1987
* All Mains Services
* G.F.C.H.

By appointment only

Rory Fenelon

Heading south on the N11 take the first exit for Bray. Continue heading south following signs for Main Street or Sea Front. Pass ‘Superquinn’ on your right hand side and continue over the bridge. Take the next immediate left, travel straight along this road, under the railway bridge follow the road around to the right and you will approach Strand Road. Look out for our Hassett signs towards the end of the seafront on the right hand side opposite the band stand.