Description

A distinctive split-level family residence in an excellent setting on one of Bray's most favoured residential addresses convenient to amenities and within easy reach of the N11 / M11, and M50 link for commuters. Mature woodland graces each side of Herbert Road which is well served by DART feeder and citybound buses, and which links Bray's Main Street with the N11 at Kilcroney. Well screened from the road, Brook Cherith offers a versatile layout with c. 218 sq.m / 2,346 sq.ft living accommodation and bedrooms situated on two floors over further garden-level garaging and storage lending potential for further conversion (STPP); there is also planning approval for a self-contained "granny-flat" / guest wing, as an independent living unit.

Herbert Road is a genteel setting high above the River Dargle's banks, close enough to walk to Bray Town Centre yet lending a "country" feel where birdsong mingles with Church bells on the breeze. Strategically located within easy reach of primary and secondary schools, public transport, and leisure / sporting amenities, the property is adjacent to the (Ardmore) National Film Studios of Ireland. Custom built with pride within the past c. 25 years by the current owners, Brook Cherith's interesting design allows maximum solar gain to its principal rooms, including the main reception lounge and a sunroom at first-floor level. The integral garden level garage and workshop could be incorporated as a studio or as further living accommodation if desired; and there is permission to build an annex as a "granny-flat" or as extended family / guest accommodation, capable of being totally independent if desired.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance steps leading from garden level to:

HALL LEVEL:
Hardwood panelled hall door / screen to:

L-SHAPED PORCH: 2.25m x 1.54m and 2.1m (7'4" x 5'1" and 6'9")
Tiled floor; Glazed screen and double doors to

ARCHED OPEN-PLAN DINING / HALL: 4.05m x 4.07m and 3.2m (13'3" x 13'4" and 10'5")
Parquet-floored dining podium with recessed wall-niches fitted with glazed-front display cabinet and shelved units; wall lights. Cloaks cupboard, off

KITCHEN / BREAKFASTEOOM (L-SHAPED): 4.55m x 3.8m and 1.9m (14'9" x 12'5" and 6'2")
Tiled floor; wall and floor level fitted cupboards with extensive worktop area with tiled splashback, ample power points, and 1 ½ stainless steel sink and drainer. 4-plate electric cooker hob, double oven, integrated dishwasher. Tirolea solid-fuel cooker. Service hatch to livingroom. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 3.25m x 1.76m (10'7" x 5'8")
Plumbed for washing machine and dryer, stainless steel sink and drainer; wall and floor level cupboards. Tiled floor. Door to rear garden.

Opening off the kitchen / breakfastroom are two rooms:

LIVINGROOM / TV ROOM: 3.65m x 3.45m (11'10" x 11'3")
Tiled fireplace, hardwood mantelpiece with matching bookshelves. Wall lights. TV point. Glazed sliding screen patio doors to rear garden terrace. Service hatch to kitchen / breakfastroom.

PLAYROOM: 4.55m x 2.5m (14'9" x 8'2")
Cork-tiled floor; fluorescent lights; corner desk / workstation and fitted bookshelving.

BEDROOM CORRIDOR: 4.8m x 1.05m (15'7" x 3'5")
Accessing:-

BATHROOM: 3.35m x 2.2m (10'10" x 7'2")
With whb, wc and bath with tiled surround, wall mirror and recessed ceiling lights.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 3.35m x 4.4m (max) (10'10" x 14'4")
Overbed reading lights and overhead cupboards; built-in wardrobe; built-in wardrobe and dressingtable. Phone and TV points.

ENSUITE SHOWER-ROOM:
With whb, wc and shower. Tiled walls. Mechanical extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2: 3.3m x 4.0m (max) (10'8" x 13'1")
Built-in wardrobe and whb set in vanity unit. Overbed reading light. Wall shelving.

BEDROOM 3: 2.85m x 3.3m (9'4" x 10'8")
Built-in wardrobe and whb with vanity mirror over.

STAIRWELL (with step-in Hotpress) to FIRST FLOOR:

GALLERY LANDING: 2.8m x 2.55m (av) and 5.1m x 1.3m (9'2" x 8'4" and 16'7" x 4'3")
Accessing:-

LOUNGE: 5.35m x 6.3m (into bay window) (17'6" x 20'7")
With granite open fireplace set above elevated tiled hearth and with timber mantelpiece. TV point. Wall-lights. Sliding glazed screen doors to:

SUNLOUNGE / CONSERVATORY: 4.15m x 2.0m (13'6" x 6'6")

HOME OFFICE / STUDY: 2.85m x 2.15m (9'4" x 7'1")
With telephone points; workstation and wall shelving.

SHOWER BATHROOM:
With whb, wc and tiled shower. Tiled floor; part-tiled walls.

BEDROOM 4: 3.97m x 2.48m (main area) (13'0" x 8'1")
Built-in wardrobe and shelving unit. Corner wardrobes / desk unit. Additional sleeping alcove with Velux roof light and fitted shelf unit.

BEDROOM 5: 4.35m x 3.14m and 4.55m (14'3" x 10'3" and 14'9")
Built-in double wardrobe and shelved unit; fitted workstation / desk. Ceiling and wall-light.

SEWING-ROOM: 1.8m x 2.0m (5'9" x 6'6")
With fitted shelving and fluorescent light. Velux roof light.

OUTSIDE
GARDEN LEVEL INTEGRAL GARAGE / WORKSTATION (overall) 8.0m x 6.25m (26'3" x 20'5") With power and light. C. 50 sq.m / 538 sq.ft
REAR "WINE CELLAR" (off garden passageway) 2.45m x 2.55m (8'0" x 8'4")
VERANDAH / SHELTER at rear sun terrace.
DETACHED GARAGE (to southwest of house) 5.8m x 2.9m (19'0" x 9'5")
And adj. area with capped soil pipe for wc.

GARDENS:
The walled front garden is screened from Herbert Road by tall hedges; there is a tarmacadam driveway dividing to reach both the detached garage and the integral garden-level garage. The rear garden is lawned, with a sun terrace.

SERVICES:
Main electricity, water, drainage, telecom line and cable TV. Oil-fired radiator central heating.

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment made through the sole selling agents.

Location of Property

From Bray's Main Street, turn onto Herbert Road at the Royal Hotel traffic lights and Brook Cherith is on the right (just before the Ardmore Film Studios). Alternatively, south from Dublin via M50 and / or N11 / M11. Bypass Shankill and Bray. Take exit left onto Herbert Road immediately after new Kilcroney pedestrian bridge. Brook Cherith is on the left immediately past the Film Studios.

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