Vale House, Pearse Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98HC84

Welcome to Vale House, a wonderful, period style, 3 bedroom, semi-detached family home, set over two levels and very conveniently located adjacent to The People’s Park in Bray and within an easy stroll of the town centre. Now extending to 95 sq.m. / 1,022 sq.ft. the original house was built circa 1878 and has been modified and upgraded within the last fifteen years to include a new kitchen, new bathrooms, rewiring and replumbing. Energy upgrades include increased wall and attic insulation and the installation of double glazed sash and casement hardwood windows throughout. Many of the original features such as the cast iron fireplaces, sash style windows to the front and a pitched roof over the entrance door give this home an authentic period feel. Briefly, the accommodation comprises of a bright and welcoming hallway with understairs Smart Storage and access to the guest WC. To the right is the living room with views to the front and features an open fireplace. The hallway flows into the dining room which adjoins the kitchen. The dining room also has a large, cast-iron open fireplace, window out to the rear and floor to ceiling bespoke cabinetry incorporating the laundry utility appliances, storage shelving and cupboards. The bright and airy kitchen is very well appointed with a good range of fitted wall and base units and integrated appliances. A glazed hardwood door leads from the kitchen out to the rear garden. The carpeted stairway rises to the landing where there are three good sized bedrooms, two to the front and the principal bedroom to the rear. A large family bathroom completes the accommodation. Outside to the front is an enclosed sandstone patio with flower beds planted with perennial lavender and a jasmine climber and is bordered by whitewashed walls and cast iron railings. To the rear is a good-sized patio laid in Indian sandstone, astro turf with a timber skate ramp and metal Biohort storage shed. Attractive climbing plants are planted around the perimeter. There is side access to the rear garden which is partly covered and ideal for additional storage. Located on Pearse Road in Bray, Vale House is ideally situated practically beside The People’s Park and within a few minutes’ walk of Castle Street Shopping Centre and Bray town centre, which offers a vast array of shops, supermarkets, eateries and amenities. There is a great choice of highly regarded creches, primary and secondary schools in the locality. For sporting enthusiasts there is a huge array of clubs and facilities nearby. For commuters, the DART is within 10 minutes’ walk, there are many Dublin bus routes close by and easy access to the N11 / M50 corridor. Entrance Hall 1.96m x 5.58m. Bright and welcoming hallway with semi glazed hardwood front entrance door. Decorative tiles at the threshold. Handy Smart Storage understairs storage unit. Timber laminate flooring, plaster coving and recessed lighting. Living Room 3.46m x 3.63m. Attractive room to front with modern sash window and plantation shutters. Feature open fireplace. Timber laminate flooring, plaster coving and central lighting. Guest WC 0.88m x 1.68m. White suite with pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan. Decorative floor tiling and central lighting. Dining Room 3.93m x 5.37m. Feature open fire with cast iron surround, hearth and mantle. Hardwood casement window to rear. Bespoke cabinetry set along the wall that adjoins the kitchen, cleverly concealing the washing machine and dryer, laundry baskets, pull-out folding tables and storage units. Timber laminate flooring, plaster coving and recess lighting. Kitchen 3.47m x 2.63m. Bright kitchen with vaulted ceiling and Velux window, dual aspect windows and semi glazed door to rear. Excellent range of wall and base fitted kitchen units. Quality appliances to include integrated Electrolux double fan oven, Belling microwave, Neff gas hob unit, Electrolux integrated fridge freezer and Zanussi integrated dishwasher. Stainless steel double sink with mixer tap. Extractor fan. Tiled splash backs, timber laminate flooring and recessed lighting. Bedroom 1 3.61 x 3.99m. Double bedroom to rear with hardwood casement window. Built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes. Carpeted flooring and central lighting. Bedroom 2 3.68m x 3.65m. Double bedroom to the front. Feature cast iron fireplace. Plantation shutters and modern sash window. Carpeted flooring and central lighting. Bedroom 3 2.65m x 2.63m. Bedroom to the front. Plantation shutters and modern sash window. Carpeted flooring and central lighting. Bathroom 1.71m x 2.32m. White suite incorporating pedestal wash hand basin set within a handy storage unit, WC, bath with mixer tap and shower head. Separate wall hung Triton electric shower. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring, partially tiled walls with central lighting and hardwood casement window.