Edgewood, King Edward Road, Bray, Wicklow

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Beds	5 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Detached House
Size	302 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-G
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Eircode	A98 R96

Description

Edgewood is a detached five-bedroom Edwardian residence of particular elegance, situated on almost 3/4 of an acre of beautifully mature south-west facing gardens, on one of Bray's finest residential streets. For sale by private treaty, the property benefits from a self-contained, one-bedroom apartment to the rear, with side access. Built c1905, Edgewood is a detached, three-bay, two-storey house, extending to 302sqm. The construction is red brick with granite dressings and a coursed rock-faced base, the house is set back behind decorative wrought-iron railings and square granite gate pillars with red brick decoration. To the north of the front facade is a two-storey square gabled bay, while to the south is a two-storey projecting 'double bay', with an additional bay window to the south gable. The hipped roof is covered with natural slate and finished with crested roof tiles and cast iron valleys, and three brick chimney stacks. The centrally placed front door is panelled with beautiful stained glass detailing, set within an arched opening and a charming decorative timber porch surround. The property generally is well-preserved with many original features intact including coving, cornicing, decorative mosaic flooring, marble fireplace and timber framed sash windows throughout. Edgewood retains much of it’s original character and charm, it has not been extensively refurbished or modernised. It therefore presents a wonderful opportunity to create a legacy home to the particular tastes of the new owners. The interior of the property is well-proportioned with large rooms and high ceilings. Accommodation includes entrance hall, large reception room, drawing room, kitchen, separate utility / ancillary kitchen, guest WC, main bathroom, separate wc, five double bedrooms - master ensuite, with walk-in wardrobe. The apartment can be accessed through the side gate, and has an entrance hall, open plan lounge / kitchen, bedroom / bathroom. Along with the neighbouring houses to the north, this is an area of Edwardian distinction. Kind Edward Road is located just minutes from Bray Town Centre and all the services and amenities it has to offer. There are excellent transport networks including Dublin Bus, DART and easy access to the M11/M50 motorways. Bray is a vibrant town with many shops and supermarkets, excellent bars and restaurants, sports and leisure facilities. There are a number of crèche and Montessori schools close by and excellent primary and secondary schools including St. Gerards, Presentation College and the Loreto Convent. Gillespie Lowe are pleased to bring this wonderful family home to the market and invite you to contact us today to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes entrance hall, large reception room, drawing room, kitchen, separate utility / ancillary kitchen, guest WC, main bathroom, separate wc, five double bedrooms - master ensuite, with walk-in wardrobe. The apartment can be accessed through the side gate, and has an entrance hall, open plan lounge / kitchen, bedroom / bathroom.

Rooms

Entrance Hall - 5.5m x 2.0m L-Shaped entrance hall with intricate tiled floor in good condition, panelled timber front door with elaborate stained glass inserts and side panels, ceiling rose, 10 foot ceiling, radiator. Granite steps with tiled insert leading down to kitchen. Reception Room - 10.45m x 4.4m Triple aspect room with bay windows to front and side and door opening onto timber frame conservatory / glasshouse at rear. Original timber framed sash windows, single glazed. Marble Fireplace with tiled surround. Four x radiators. 10’ ceiling. Drawing Room - 4.64m x 4.35m Original timber framed sash windows to square bay, picture rail, radiator. Lower Hall - Understairs storage, alarm panel, guest wc with whb. Kitchen - 3.5m x 6.73m Tiled floor, assorted wall and floor units, open fireplace with brick surround, exposed beam ceiling, overlooking back garden, 1 x UPVC double-glazed window, 1 x small timber framed sash window. Utility Room / Ancillary kitchen - 4.67m x 3.49m Located in flat roof single storey extension to main house, assorted wall and floor units, 2 x pantry / stores plus hot press with copper tank, plumber for washing machine and dishwasher. UPVC window plus 3 x rooflight boxes. Half Landing / Return - Two-timber framed sash windows at north gable, overlooking flat roof extension, radiator, beautiful polished oak handrail, crafted in one continuous piece over three floors. Access via archway to built in cabinet, one x double bedroom plus main bathroom. Bedroom 1 - 3.5m x 4.27m Double bedroom with carpet, fireplace with marble hearth, timber framed sash window overlooking back gardens, radiator, picture rail, original panelled timber door with ornate handle. Main Bathroom - 2.07m x 1.86m Main bathroom with white suite - enamel bath with shower fitting, wc and whb. Lino floor and tiled splashback. Wall and ceiling lights, small timber framed sash window with frosted glass. Landing - 2.11m x 4.88m Carpet Master Bedroom - 4.57m x 4.4m Large bay window overlooking front gardens and sea view, original timber-framed sash windows, radiator, sockets, vents. Ensuite bathroom - 2.76m x 2.95m Carpet, Lilac bathroom suite - bath, wc, bidet, whb with built-in vanity unit, two x radiators, timber framed sash window to south gable wall. Walk In Wardrobe - 3.21m x 2.52m Carpet, radiator, timber-framed sash window overlooking front garden, two x large built in mahogany wardrobe units, built-in dressing table. Bedroom 3 - 3.54m x 4.3m Sunny double bedroom overlooking back garden, radiator, high ceiling. Bedroom 4 - 4.59m x 4.38m Double bedroom, overlooking front garden with four x original timber-framed sash windows to square bay Top Floor Landing - WC with timber framed frosted glass sash window Bedroom 5 - 3.38m x 6.49m Large double room with 2 x small sash windows overlooking back garden plus small sash to north gable wall, vanity unit and built-in wardrobe with whb. Conservatory - 6.2m x 4.4m Timber-framed construction with tiled floor and sliding UPVC patio doors onto patio area Self-Contained One-Bedroom Apartment - Hall Tiled Floor, fuseboard Open Plan Kitchen. Living Room with assorted wall and floor units, mix of carpet and tiled floor, two x radiators Bedroom carpet, double bedroom with ensuite Ensuite Corner Shower, WC, WHB.

Features

Beautiful detached five-bedroom Edwardian residence Floor Area Main House 302 sq metres. Separate Self-Contained One Bedroom Apartment - 37 SQM NOT a protected structure Freehold Land Registry - Folio Numbers WW10464 (0.21 hectare/ 0/5189 acres) plus WW12295 ( Area tbc) Greenhouse Shed adjacent to boiler house Wooden garden shed at end of garden Portakabin / Office at end of garden Gas Fired Central Heating System Original Panelled Doors throughout with ornate brass handles Original timber framed sash windows 10’ foot ceilings in reception rooms Many Original Features Intact Mature South West Facing Gardens with an array of species of trees and shrubs Garden Pond Wired for Alarm

BER Details

House - BER: G / BER number: 110852530 / 773.8kWh Mews - BER: G / BER number: 110848926 /

Directions

Directions Travelling south on the N11 from Dublin take the Bray South exit. At the roundabout take the second exit. Continue straight towards Bray Town Centre. Pass through the first set of traffic lights and proceed straight until you reach another set of traffic lights. Take the immediate turn left here on to King Edward Road. Edgewood is on your left hand side, about 25m along the road.

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BER Details

House - BER: G / BER number: 110852530 / 773.8kWh Mews - BER: G / BER number: 110848926 /

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