Esplanade Villa
Strand Road
Bray
Co. Wicklow
A98 NN93

Esplanade Villa is a truly unique find, located on the renowned Strand Road, immersed in the bustling activity of Bray’s seafront and famous Promenade. Extending to 105sqm approx. this home offers any discerning buyer with an excellent opportunity to create their dream home while enjoying the best of seaside living. While the property requires some updating, the home possesses a distinct charm and still retains period features such as ceiling roses and cornicing, not to mention the picturesque sea views enjoyed from the front of the house.

The accommodation briefly comprises of an entrance hall with a picture window out to the seafront, leading to a sitting / dining room and formal living room, providing plenty of reception space. Continuing towards the rear of the home is the kitchen, fitted with extensive eye & floor level kitchen cabinetry which gives access to small utility room and beyond that there is a small courtyard. Upstairs, there are three good sized bedrooms. There is a spacious double and additional single to the front of the home which enjoy stunning sea views, as well as a spacious double to the rear which benefits from a sunny south-facing aspect. A family bathroom completes the accommodation. Outside, there is a paved driveway which provides off-street parking and enjoys unparalleled views of Bray Head.

Esplanade Villa enjoys a desirable setting in arguably the best location in Bray. In the immediate vicinity is the Seafront and fabulous Victorian Promenade with its choice of gastro pubs, restaurants, and ice cream parlours. For outdoor enthusiasts there is sea swimming and sauna experiences to indulge in along with leisurely walks from the Harbour to Bray Head. The Town Centre is within comfortable walking distance and is host to a plethora of shops, schools, and cafes. The area is served with an efficient public transport network of buses namely 145, 155, 45A, 84 and Aircoach, while Bray Dart Station is approx. 1km from the property. The N11 is a short drive by private transport, and this acts as a gateway to the M50 and other primary routes.

Special Features / services
Stunning vistas of the sea and of Bray Head from the front of the property.
Off-street parking for one car.
Original period features including ceiling cornicing.
Picturesque location on Strand Road.
GFCH

Entrance Hall  New composite door, picture window looking out to seafront.
Living Room  Laminate wooden flooring, fitted shelving, fireplace with wooden mantle, ceiling coving and centre rose.
Sitting/Dining  Reception area to front, understair storage, dado rail, ceiling coving and centre rose.
Kitchen  Extensive eye & floor level cabinetry, recessed lighting, plumbed for washer/dryer, fitted shelving, stainless steel sink unit, leads to utility room / store.
Bedroom 1  Spacious double to front with sea views.
Bedroom 2  Spacious double with built-in cabinetry, south-facing aspect.
Bedroom 3  Single to front with sea views.
Bathroom  Partially tiled, WC, wash-hand basin with storage underneath, walk-in Triton electric shower, bath, recessed lighting.

BER: F
BER Number: 117491522
Energy Performance Indicator: 397.33 kWh/m²/yr

Bray is known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland, and is the longest established seaside town in the country. It is only 19km (12 miles) south of Dublin City and is easily reached by DART, Train, Bus or the N11 road. There is an attractive beach and a spacious esplanade. The scenic Cliff Walk on the eastern side of Bray Head, which continues, into Greystones offers walkers a feast of views on the way.

The town boasts fine period housing, shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. Also available in the immediate locality are golf courses, tennis, fishing, sailing, and horse riding. Another feature of Bray is the variety of amusement centres and carnival attractions, bowling alley, and nightclubs. It really is a stand-alone town with the additional advantage of being on the doorstep of Dublin.