St. Annes, Meath Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98P932

St Anne’s is a charming and substantial Victorian residence located on the highly sought-after Meath Road in Bray, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a property of exceptional character, scale and potential. Dating from the Victorian era, this elegant home retains many of the architectural features that make period properties of this calibre so desirable, including wonderfully proportioned reception rooms, magnificent ceiling heights, an original staircase, beautiful marble and cast iron fireplaces and a gracious entrance hall that immediately reflects the quality and craftsmanship of the period. Set in one of Bray’s most established and prestigious residential locations on The Meath Road, just moments from the seafront, DART station and town centre amenities, Saint Anne’s combines historic charm with the opportunity to create a truly exceptional family home. Upon entering the property, the impressive entrance hallway sets the tone for the remainder of the home. Featuring an original staircase of outstanding character, generous proportions and a sense of grandeur rarely found in modern properties, the hallway provides a wonderful introduction to this special residence. The principal reception room is a magnificent space, filled with natural light from the beautiful bay window overlooking the front of the property. With impressive 14-foot ceilings, an original marble feature fireplace and open fire, this room provides an elegant setting for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. The adjoining dining room continues the period charm, featuring another original cast iron fireplace and offering excellent versatility as a formal dining room, family room, library or additional reception space. On a split level, the ground floor further benefits from a practical kitchen, along with a separate morning room which provides exciting potential for reconfiguration. This space could be incorporated into the kitchen area, creating a larger contemporary kitchen/living space while retaining the traditional character and proportions of the original home. Upstairs, the generous accommodation comprises four bedrooms, including two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a smaller double bedroom and one single bedroom, along with a main bathroom and additional WC. The first floor retains the wonderful scale typical of Victorian architecture, with impressive 12-foot ceilings providing a sense of space and elegance throughout. The accommodation offers excellent flexibility for modern family living, with scope to create a luxurious principal suite, home office or additional family spaces depending on individual requirements. To the rear lies a particularly attractive garden extending approximately 110 feet in length. A rare feature for a property so close to Bray town centre and the coast, the garden enjoys an easterly orientation, allowing excellent natural light throughout the day. Offering privacy, space and enormous potential, this wonderful outdoor area provides the perfect canvas for landscaping, outdoor entertaining, family recreation or the creation of a garden room. St Anne’s represents a unique opportunity to acquire a property with exceptional Victorian character and transform it into a magnificent modern family home. While requiring renovation and upgrading, the property benefits from the most important elements that cannot easily be recreated, generous proportions, architectural integrity, original period features and a superb location. With thoughtful restoration, this elegant residence could become one of Bray’s finest Victorian homes, combining the beauty of its original craftsmanship with the comforts and requirements of contemporary living. Location Meath Road is one of Bray’s most desirable residential addresses, renowned for its beautiful Victorian streetscape and close proximity to the sea. The location also provides excellent access to Dublin city centre and surrounding areas, making it an ideal choice for commuters seeking coastal living within easy reach of Dublin. A rare opportunity to restore a magnificent Victorian residence in a truly exceptional Bray location. Everything you could possibly need is within easy reach: • 4-minute walk to Bray DART Station • 6-minute stroll to Bray Main Street • 2 minutes to the promenade and seafront • 17 minutes to Bray Head and the cliff walk For commuters, the N11 and M50 are just minutes away, ensuring quick and easy access to Dublin city centre, the airport, and beyond. Frequent bus close by. For those who love the outdoors and leisure, the area offers an abundance of amenities from rowing, rugby, football, tennis, and GAA clubs, to the excellent Shoreline Leisure Centre and swimming pool on the Southern Cross Road. Nearby, the Kilruddery Estate offers stunning gardens, seasonal events, and a farmers' market, while some of Ireland's finest golf clubs, Bray, Old Conna, Powerscourt, and Druids Glen, are all just a short drive away. This home truly embodies the best of Bray living, where coastal charm meets period elegance, and convenience meets community. A home of substance and style, in a setting that has stood the test of time. Viewing is advised to fully appreciate all this wonderful home has to offer! Key Features: • Substantial Victorian residence in a prestigious Bray location • Highly sought-after setting on Meath Road, moments from Bray seafront • Exceptional original period features throughout • Impressive 14 ft ceilings in the principal reception room • Original marble and cast-iron fireplaces • Four-bedroom accommodation with generous proportions • Elegant original staircase and gracious entrance hall • Approximately 110 ft-long private rear garden with easterly orientation • Superb potential for renovation, reconfiguration and modernisation • Within walking distance of Bray DART Station, Main Street and the seafront