The Barn, Windgates, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98P7F9

DNG Greystones is excited to present this characterful detached cottage with mature gardensof just under one acre to the market. The Barn, Windgates as the name suggests was once a barnor an outbuilding to a nearby farm and has evolved over the years into a light filled home thathas been owned by the current family for almost 5 decades. The cottage with its cut stonefacade, a gorgeous gravel courtyard entrance and mature gardens certainly exudes the charmof a bygone era. The property offers wonderful potential not only to modernise the existingaccommodation, but the discerning buyer will also appreciate the fabulous potential that thenumerous outbuildings and garage offer. The wonderfully mature and private gardens willcertainly add colour and privacy all year round to this rather unique and very appealing home.The accommodation of approx. 146 Sq M comprises a reception hall with parquet flooring. Abay windowed living room enjoys a dual aspect with very pleasant views of the gardens andfeatures a solid fuel stove. The kitchen dining room is also dual aspect, and a rear porch givesaccess to the gardens. The accommodation is completed with 4 bedrooms all enjoying viewsof the gardens and two bathrooms. Whilst not considered accommodation, the outbuildingswhich in some cases predate the cottage, offer another approx. 117 Sq M of very useful spacethat could be remodelled for a variety of purposes depending on requirements. The firstoutbuilding could have been a farriers cottage and the old forge with chimney is still evidenttoday, the 2nd outbuilding features a cobble floor, and the garage has a mechanics pit. To therear of the garage is another room that over the years has been used as bedroomaccommodation, den and home office. The property is approached through a gravel courtyard entrance with the outbuildings on twosides and the cottage on the right hand side of the courtyard. The main gardens then wraparound the cottage on 3 sides, Mature trees, well stocked flower beds, a large lawn, a beechhedge and large vegetable plots are sure to keep the keenest of gardeners busy during thesummer months.  The location on Windgates has a lovely rural feeling and boasts a tranquillity that is hard tofind in a property that is so close to Greystones and Bray. Within 2km you have a number of schools, public transport including Dublin Bus and Aircoach bus services and a selection of shops. Greystones Dart station and sea front is just3.8km away and Bray Dart station, bus terminus and sea front is only 5.7 km away. Directly opposite the property is the superb Belmont Demesne with its kilometers of biking and walking trails and a highly regarded restaurant. The equally popular Killruddery estate is also very close by. Personal inspection of this delightful cut stone cottage is a must to appreciate the colourfulgardens, light filled accommodation and numerous outbuildings. Detached 4 bedroom cottage Accommodation of approx. 146 Sq M Cut stone facade to front of cottage Outbuildings of approx. 117 Sq M Gravel courtyard entrance Mature gardens of approx. 0.9 of an acre Oil fired central heating Mains Water and septic tank Waste system Wonderful position opposite the Belmont Estate Just 3.8 km to Greystones Dart Station and seafront 5.7k m to Bray Dart Station and seafront 2km to Templecarrig Secondary School, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Greystones EducateTogether School 2km to Lidl shopping centre, Dublin Bus and Aircoach Bus services available at Lidl shopping centre Kilruddery house and gardens nearby Reception Hall Living Room 6m x 4.1m. Shower Room 3.36m x 1.33m. Kitchen Dining Room 6.25m x 4.34m. Rear Porch 1.12m x 1m. Bathroom 2.86m x 2.06m. Bedroom 1 3.62m x 3.17m. Bedroom 2 3.52m x 2.9m. Bedroom 3 3.33m x 3.06m. Bedroom 4 4.07m x 3.2m. Outbuildings Garage 4.85m x 4.23m. Study/Home Office to rear of garage 5.07m x 2.85m. Outbuiliding 1 4.69m x 3.65m. Outbuilding 2 5.99m x 4.56m. Outbuilding 3 6.26m x 3.99m. Room to rear of Outbuilding 3 3.99m x 3.1m.