Corke Abbey House, Corke Abbey, Bray, Co. Dublin, A98 XT35

Occupying a private and beautifully established setting within the prestigious Corke Abbey enclave, Corke Abbey House is a residence of considerable character, scale and distinction. Constructed in 1948, this magnificent family home stands as a testament to the quality craftsmanship and generous proportions synonymous with the post-war period. Set amidst approximately 0.5 of an acre of mature gardens and grounds, this property represents a rare opportunity to acquire an elegant residence where timeless architectural detail seamlessly complements the requirements of modern family living. Approached via a tarmacadam drive providing extensive off-street parking, Corke Abbey House immediately impresses with its sense of arrival and privacy. Mature trees, established planting and well-defined boundaries create a wonderfully secluded environment, while the detached double garage offers excellent storage and presents exciting potential for a variety of future uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions. To the side a substantial patio terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, complemented by a purpose-built garden shed discreetly positioned within the grounds. Internally, Corke Abbey House is a home of exceptional warmth and grandeur. Having been carefully maintained over the years, the property retains many of the beautiful architectural features associated with its era, including magnificent ceiling heights, attractive plasterwork and tiled fireplaces, all of which combine to create a home of remarkable charm, character and authenticity. A welcoming entrance porch leads into a gracious reception hall, where the elegance and scale of the residence are immediately apparent. The cloakroom/guest w.c. is conveniently positioned for visitors, while three elegant reception rooms provide superb versatility for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. The principal reception room is a sophisticated drawing room of impressive proportions, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. A second reception room is laid out as a dining room, while a third reception room offers exceptional flexibility and would be equally suited as a library, media room or children's playroom. At the heart of the home lies the kitchen/breakfast room, a wonderfully social space. Supporting accommodation to the kitchen/breakfast room includes a spacious utility room, practical boot room and inner lobby, ensuring the home functions as effortlessly as it impresses. A gracious staircase ascends to the upper floor accommodation, where seven generously proportioned bedrooms provide extensive family and guest accommodation. The magnificent principal bedroom serves as a peaceful sanctuary and benefits from an en-suite bathroom. The remaining six bedrooms are all well-appointed rooms of excellent proportions, offering flexibility to accommodate growing families, guests, home-working requirements or recreational space. A well-positioned family bathroom completes the accommodation at this level. The mature gardens and grounds are undoubtedly among the property's most compelling attributes. Extending to approximately 0.5 of an acre, the grounds enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, framed by mature trees, established planting and long-standing boundaries. The expansive tarmacadam driveway provides excellent parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the detached double garage. The gardens offer an exceptional balance of formal and informal outdoor living spaces, including a generous patio ideally suited to al fresco dining, summer entertaining and enjoying the tranquillity of this remarkable setting. The location of Corke Abbey House is second to none, offering an enviable balance of privacy, convenience and lifestyle. Situated within one of Bray's most established and sought-after residential settings, residents enjoy immediate access to an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools, local shops, supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. Excellent public transport links are nearby, including the DART and regular bus services, while a wide variety of leisure and sporting facilities cater to every interest. Bray has firmly established itself as one of Ireland's most vibrant coastal towns. Alongside its bustling town centre, the renowned seafront promenade offers an abundance of recreational opportunities together with an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants and bars, creating a lifestyle that is both dynamic and relaxed. For commuters, accessibility is exceptional, within 500m of the N11 and M50 road networks providing seamless access to Dublin City Centre, Dublin Airport and the wider national motorway network. Entrance Porch 2m x 1.65m. with tiled floor, opens through to the Entrance Hall 3.2m x 5.5m. with bottleneck ceiling coving, dado rail, polished timber floor Inner Hall 7.25m x 2.1m. extension of the entrance hall with understairs storage and alarm panel Cloakroom 1.7m x 1.4m. with tiled floor and opens through to the Guest W.C. 1.4m x 1.3m. with a wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor and part tiled walls Living Room 6.7m x 5.45m. with bottleneck ceiling coving, picture rail, open fireplace with white marble tiled surround and cast-iron inset Dining Room 6.15m x 5.6m. with open fireplace with beautiful mahogany stand and a marble inset and marble hearth, polished timber floor, bottleneck ceiling coving, double multi-glass panelled French doors leading out to the rear garden Sitting Room 5.8m x 4.6m. with an open fireplace with white marble surround, tiled and cast iron inset with slate hearth, bottleneck ceiling coving and picture rail Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5m x 5m. with a range of fitted cupboards and units, sink unit, tiled splashbacks. work surfaces, integrated four-ring Thermor electric hob, Electrolux double oven, Aga, plumbed for dishwasher and shelved pantry. Door to a Utility Room 2.25m x 1.9m. with sink unit, work surfaces, plumbed for washing machine and tiled floor Inner Lobby 1.15m x 1.9m. located off the kitchen, this lobby leads to the Boot Room 1.8m x 1.9m. with tiled floor, fitted shelving and drier vent Hall Return Bedroom 4 3.76m x 3.26m. with polished timber floor, picture rail and bottleneck plaster work Study 5.48m x 3.44m. with open fireplace with tiled surrounded inset, picture rail and bottleneck plaster work coving First Floor Landing with skylight and ceiling coving Bedroom 3 3.42m x 4.65m. with picture rail, bottleneck ceiling coving and fitted wardrobes Bedroom 2 3.04m x 4.65m. with bottleneck ceiling coving, picture rail and fitted wardrobes Bedroom 1 4.88m x 5.44m. with timber floor, open fireplace with tiled mantle and surround, bottleneck ceiling coving, picture rail and with En Suite Bathroom 1.66m x 3.9m. with a bath with shower over, wc, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and bottleneck ceiling coving Walk-In Wardrobe 1.8m x 1.4m Bedroom 6 3.08m x 4.22m. with bottleneck ceiling coving/plasterwork and picture rail Bedroom 5 2.89m x 5.44m. with picture rail and bottleneck ceiling coving Inner Lobby leads through to walk-in, shelved hot press with dual immersion Bathroom 2.71m x 3.37m. with a corner bath with shower attachment, separate step-in shower, wc, wash hand basin, part tiled walls and tiled floor