Thalassa
Seapoint Road
Bray
Co Wicklow
A98 H4C0

‘Thalassa’ the Greek goddess of the sea is a very appropriate name for this fabulous C-rated five-bedroom detached family home which is ideally located within minutes’ walk of all the excellent services & amenities that the fashionable coastal town of Bray has to offer.

Sensitively modernised and upgraded to a very high standard in recent years by the current owners whilst preserving the 1930’s integrity of the house, this charming and characterful home comes to the market in an excellent condition throughout. The elegantly decorated interiors with bold colours, feature William Morris wallpaper, feature mosaic tiles of Bray Head, salvaged cast iron fireplace add personality whilst the new timber sash windows, internal and external wrapping have made the house very energy efficient. The spacious & light filled accommodation, measuring 160sq.m./1,720sq.ft. is complimented by the impressive gardens with a south facing orientation that has an array of blooming plants and trees, a separate home office and a separate garden room/studio which is ideal for anyone working from home.

Elevated above Seapoint Road, a pedestrian gate with an intercom system leads up to the attractive and completely restored front veranda with ornate floor tiles and a wonderful place to sit and relax in the evening sun. French doors access into house where one is met by a welcoming hallway off which there is an elegant living room with a reclaimed cast iron fireplace, William Morris ‘the strawberry thief’ wallpaper, solid wooden floors, and French doors onto the front veranda; double doors interconnect into an equally elegant reception room which is currently used by the vendors as their main bedroom suite with leads into a dressing room area and a wet room in a side extension that was added by a previous owner. There is a classic country style kitchen with wooden worktops, a Belfast sink, integrated appliances, a cleverly designed breakfast bar that links through to the dining room and the snug/sunroom with its vaulted ceiling, solid wooden floor, multi-fuel stove with unique mosaic tiles of Bray Head. Both the dining room and the sunroom have French doors leading out to the rear patio and garden. The downstairs accommodation is completed with a side entrance and a guest wc. Upstairs off the wide landing there two generously sized double bedrooms, two large single bedrooms, a hot press and beautifully appointed family bathroom complete with a roll top bath.

Thalassa is set in one of the most convenient and desirable locations in Bray. It is within a few minutes’ walk of Bray Main Street, the DART station, a choice of bus services, the harbour and the famous ‘mile long’ victorian seafront promenade giving future buyers that perfect mix of convenience, community and settled seaside living. Bray is a bustling seaside town situated 22km south of Dublin City centre and is acknowledged as the gateway to Wicklow the garden county of Ireland with all its exciting opportunities. There are excellent public transport links (Dart and Dublin Bus) and quick access to N11/M11 and M50 road network which provide for easy commutes to Dublin, Dublin Airport (approx 40-minute drive) and beyond. Bray offers a choice of excellent primary and secondary schools, a wide selection of sports and leisure facilities including golf, tennis, soccer, sea swimming and other water activities, the Mermaid Theatre, whilst the newly completed Bray Town Centre is a great addition to the town. Local attractions include Bray Head, the Great & Little Sugarloaf Mountain, Kilruddery House & Gardens, Powerscourt House & Gardens.

· Attractive and extended 1930’s 4/5 bed detached house measuring 160sq.m./1,720sq.ft.
· Central location within minutes’ walk of all local services & amenities.
· Recently upgraded and modernised to a very high standard – new handmade sash windows & doors, external wrapping, internal insulation at the front of the house, a new kitchen and bathroom suits, veranda rebuilt, chimneys repointed.
· Lush, private gardens that benefit from all day sunlight with an array of plants, shrubs and trees.
· Gated pedestrian access.
· Immaculately presented interiors with William Morris wallpaper.
· Home office and separate garden room / studio.
· Attic partially floored and insulated.
· Rear wall rendered and new fence erected with neighbour.
· Residents permit parking available on the road.

· Gas fired central heating.

· Mains water & sewerage.

BER: C3
BER Number: 112307194
Energy Performance Indicator: 223.16 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.