The Orchard Old Connaught Avenue , Bray, Wicklow

€1,000,000

Beds	3 beds
Price	€1,000,000
Property Type	Bungalow
Size	129 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-D1
Refreshed on	May 16, 2025
Eircode	A98YD25
Group Name	Beirne & Wise (Churchtown)
Sales License Number	001293

Description

Old Connaught Avenue is an established, residential location located on the Dublin side of Bray. The subject site is zoned ‘Objective A1-Residential’ under the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Development Plan 2022-2028, with an ‘aim to provide for new residential communities in accordance with Local Area Plans, https://www.dlrcoco.ie/oldconnaughtlap outlines the proposed high density housing for the area with new roads and infrastructure. This LAP also identifies this area as the first location to be brought forward for development by DLRCC. The property benefits from a strategic position within this designated growth area, with plans already in place to provide new road access directly into the property, facilitating efficient integration into the broader residential masterplan. Accessed via a private avenue off Old Connaught Avenue, the property comprises of a detached bungalow set on large gardens extending to 0.3444HA/0.85 acres approximately. The Orchard is an attractive bungalow with a garage, and a detached sunroom currently in use as a gym. The accommodation comprises of a hall, living room, open plan kitchen/dining/family room, sunroom, three bedrooms (1 ensuite), and a bathroom (129sq.m approx.). The highly desirable location is much sought after; it is within proximity to Bray Town, the largest town in Co. Wicklow, and within easy access of Dublin City Centre (20km approx.) and beyond. There is a range of public transport services including the Dart, bus routes, and the soon to be Luas Green Line Extension. It is within easy access of the N/M11, and M50 motorways. Local amenities include shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, Bray seafront and promenade, Dun Laoghaire Golf Club, Woodbrook Golf Club, Festina Lente Gardens and Equestrian Centre, Brennanstown Riding School, and the Kilruddery Estate. There are approximately 13 primary schools in the Bray area, and secondary schools including Loreto Convent, Presentation College, Woodbrook College, St. Gerard’s and The John Scottus School. This is a superb bungalow with flexible accommodation ideal for family living, and there is development potential for a residential scheme on this site (subject to planning permission).

Accommodation

ENTRANCE HALL LIVING ROOM (plus bay 2.84m x 3.91m) 4.74m x 3.91m With ceiling coving, distinctive fireplace, and a large box bay window with a door opening out to the garden. DINING/FAMILY ROOM 6.38m x 3.14m Spacious room with parquet flooring, and a fireplace, open plan with kitchen and access to the sunroom KITCHEN 3.25m x 2.31m Fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets, breakfast counter and AGA, a door opens out to the wooden deck and gardens SUNROOM 5.7mx 3.35m A large bright room overlooking and with access to the rear garden BEDROOM ONE 6.32m x 2.96m A spacious double bedroom with sliderobe wardrobes and an ensuite BEDROOM TWO 4.10m x 2.81m A good-sized double bedroom BEDROOM THREE 3.13m x 1.69m A generous single bedroom BATHROOM The bathroom is fully tiled, with w.c., w.h.b., and a large corner walk in shower with glass screen OUTSIDE The mature private grounds extend to 0.3444HA/0.85 of acre approx., there is plenty of off-street parking, and extensive lawns with mature trees and shrubbery. There is a detached building currently in use as a gym, it is ideal for a range of uses. The garage provides ample storage space. SERVICES OFCH, Mains water, and septic tank

Features

0.3444HA/0.85 acre with potential for development (STPP) Zoned ‘Objective A1-Residential’ under DLR Development Plan 2022-2028 https://www.dlrcoco.ie/oldconnaughtlap shows proposed high-density housing Detached bungalow Superb opportunity to develop the entire property Excellent location on the Dublin side of Bray LUAS Green Line extension proposed in the Development Plan

BER Details

BER: D1

Description

Accommodation

Features

BER Details

BER: D1