Virginia, Meath Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Very Spacious Period Terrace Property With Many Original Features Highlighted For Sale By Private Treaty

This is a surprisingly spacious house – two storey to the front and three storeyed to the rear. Over the years the owners have maintained the property with particular emphasis on retaining original period features.
The location is most convenient to all services and amenities. Nearby is Bray’s famous mile long promenade, while the DART station is only a five minute walk and the town centre is immediately accessible. There is a great choice of primary and secondary schools and numerous sporting organisations – sailing, tennis, soccer, Gaelic football, golf clubs, swimming and more within easy reach.

THE OWNERS HAVE GONE TO GREAT LENGTHS TO UPGRADE THE PROPERTY FOLLOWING TAKING POSSESSION SOME YEARS AGO. CONSERVATION ADVICE WAS ACCEPTED ON RESTORATION, POINTING EXTERIOR BRICKWORK, DRAUGHT PROOFING FRONT WINDOWS, MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING ORIGINAL PERIOD FIREPLACES AND MANTELS, THE ROOF WAS ENTIRELY RESLATED, GROUND FLOOR REAR WAS CLEVERLY DESIGNED TO CREATE AN EXCEPTIONAL KITCHEN WITH SPACIOUS LIGHT FILLED DINING AREA.

Elaborate Orisinal Ceiling Plaster Cornices & Centre Pieces
Generous Parking at Rear
Gas Fired Central Heating
High Spec Detailing to Downstairs Rear
Accommodation Extending to 2,710 sq.ft.

Impressive Entrance Hallway
With fan light above a well furnished panelled door.

Drawing Room
5 x 4.3m
Feature fireplace with cast iron inset and Kilkenny marble surround and mantle. Deep bay window (2.7 x 2.7m) with draught proofing.

Dining Room
5 x 4.3m
Feature fireplace with original cast iron surround and mantle above a slate plinth.

Family Room
4.7 x 3.5m
Solid oak flooring, feature Wyatt window, white recessed down-lighters and glazed door. Hotpress here also.


Kitchen/Diner
3.4 x 8m
Large light filled kitchen diner with marble tiled floor throughout. Excellent range of country style wall and floor units with under cabinet lighting, stylish back drop of wall tiling, integrated recycling unit, dishwasher and washing machine. Built-in Gorenje double oven and microwave, hob and extractor fan. Plenty of white recessed down-lighters provide good light throughout. The wonderful bright effect results from excellent double glazing in finely finished painted mahogany windows and two large overhead Velux windows, double doors lead to the rear garden.

1st Return

Bedroom No. 1
3.7 x 3.7m
With original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom No. 2
2.7 x 3.4m
Also with cast iron fireplace.

Bathroom
Fully tiled bathroom with three piece suite, chrome heated towel rail and telephone shower.

1st Floor:

Master Bedroom
4.3 x 5m
Front room with deep bay window and fireplace with fine Victorian Kilkenny marble mantel.

Bedroom No. 4
4.9 x 4.25m
Also with fireplace.

Bedroom No. 5
2.8 x 2.2m
Smaller front room.

2nd Return
With nicely appointed cloakroom with wc and wash hand basin.

Bedroom No. 6
3.77 x 2.75m
With original cast iron period fireplace and mantel.

Bedroom No. 7
2.6 x 3.7m
Also with original cast iron fireplace and mantel.

Shower Room
With shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and wc.


Outside:

Nicely enclosed front garden with period railings and iron gate.

To the rear, the garden area is of generous proportions and includes a paved patio area immediately outside with steps down to the main area which has vehicular access from a service lane at the rear. The rear is securely walled, has two Barna type garden sheds and a block built tool store/boiler house and wc.

Parking facility for a number of cars.

Note: Timber built car garage at rear not to be included in the sale.
Three upstairs rooms have been provided with facilities to allow them function as bed sits, sinks and cupboards associated with this use will be removed by the seller prior to completion (if required).

By appointment only