| Beds | 3 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | |
| Size | 160 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
| Refreshed on | |
| Eircode | A98 TR66 |
| Group Name | Sherry FitzGerald Bray |
| Sales License Number | 002183 |
Description
A beautiful private tree-lined avenue off the Kilcroney side of Bray's Herbert Road within easy reach of DART and citybound bus services lends a certain sense of arrival approaching Violet Hill. This neo-Gothic Victorian mansion designed by William Fogarty dating from the early 1860's became seat of the Darley-Millar family until the 1970's when, the important heritage residence having been creatively subdivided into a select number of wings, Amber evolved as an entity in its own right in a fairytale garden setting on approximately third of an acre. A sense of rural tranquility infuses the elegantly proportioned living accommodation of this intriguing three-bedroom home enjoying suburban amenity where schools, leisure and retail are conveniently to hand , all just minutes from Avoca Handweavers at Glencormac, the picturesque village of Enniskerry, Powerscourt Demesne and world-renowned gardens so close to the Garden County's most scenic countryside. Elegance and style combining period ambiance with modern design and technical sophistry are the hallmarks of this unique home where high ceilings, decorative plasterwork and curated period features blend seamlessly with a stunningly contemporary family kitchen/dining room and designer-standard bathrooms; complemented by high insulation standards, retrofitted double glazing by Pilkington Spacia, air-to-water central heating, and a combination of floor finishes including the tiled hallway by Original Style, and architectural-salvage polished French oak in the kitchen/dining room. Strolling from the car-parking bay through a sun-dappled al fresco dining garden terrace to the hall door, a tiled hallway with welcoming period fireplace surround beckons one to admire the dual-aspect living room featuring a mezzanine gallery library with exposed beams and an ornate marble fireplace, before discovering the integrated custom kitchen/ diner with Miele steam and regular ovens and polished marble-effect countertops. Three bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, complete the accommodation. Amber could almost be described as rus-in urbe, being so near Bray's amenities and only a couple of gear-shifts from the N11/M11/M50 corridor yet nestled in a captivating woodland setting.
Accommodation
Accommodation:- - The living accommodation comprising approx. 160 Sq.m./1,722 Sq. Ft., is laid out thus:- Elegant reception hallway - 5.32m x 2.30m with decorative tiled floor by Original Style, wall-panelling, corner period fireplace surround, and wall light sconces Living Room - 6.06m x 6.07m enjoying a dual aspect; featuring a polished French oak floor; impressively ornate decorative marble fireplace, pendant chandelier and tiled inset; wall panelling. Mezzanine gallery - 2.44m x 6.07m library ideal as home office/study alternative. Kitchen/ dining room - 10.52m x 2.66m featuring polished French oak floor, contemporary custom cabinetry including extensive floor-level cupboards; integrated undercounter fridge compartment; polished marble effect work-surfaces with ceramic sink and ample power points; alcove/niche down-lit displays; Miele steam and conventional integrated ovens; Hotpoint cooker hob beneath clever extractor unit set into original range chimney; integrated Miele dishwasher; designer pendant lighting. Utility Room - 1.75m x 1.19m plumbed for dishwasher, washing machine with space for clothes dryer and sink; original stained-glass window. Principal Bedroom suite: - Bedroom 1 - 5.33m x 4.67m with period fireplace surround, pendant chandelier and wall-lights; Ensuite Luxury Bathroom - 2.98m x 2.64m with tiled floor, impressive repro-Edwardian multipoint glazed shower cabinet, Heritage period-style wash basin, roll-top claw-foot free-standing bath, W.C., chandelier and wall-lights. Bedroom 2, - 4.39m x 3.18m a dual-aspect room enjoying direct garden access through a pair of glazed patio doors. Engineered wall and pendant light fittings. Bedroom 3, - 3.18m x 3.18m with chandelier pendant, and sliding door to: Ensuite - 1.05m x 2.38m Ensuite wet-room shower with wash basin and W.C. Outside;- - The grounds comprise three principal zones. Approaching from the shared Violet Hill residents' avenue, upon entering Amber's property there is a dedicated private parking bay, to the right of which is a woodland glade with chalet-style hobby shed with light, garden/ tool shed, and fuel store. Between parking bay and hall door entrance a landscaped terrace with box-hedging planters makes a tranquil " room outside" perfect for entertaining and family al fresco dining , while to the gable end of the residence there is a lawned and gravel landscaped private garden pleasantly viewed from the kitchen and to which Bedroom 2 enjoys direct access. Services:- - Usual mains water, drainage and electricity laid on; Air-to-water radiator central heating underfloor heating in Bedroom 3's ensuite wet-room. Tenure:- - Effectively freehold, with covenant to join the owners' management company which takes care of the shared avenue over which Amber's owners enjoy access by means right-of-way in common with neighbours.
Features
BER Details
Exempt
Negotiator
Darren O'Neill
Garden
Current Rating: Exempt
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Date created: Jan 15, 2025
