Dunaree House, 8 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Strand Road, Bray, Wicklow, A98YP99

Built in 1861 as a seaside villa Dunaree House is ideally located on the north end of Strand Road with beautiful sea views across the bay capturing everything from Dalkey Island to Bray Head – you will not find a more stunning vista. Many of the original period features are intact including marble fireplaces, beautiful cornicing and ceiling roses and working window shutters. Laid out over three levels this fine period home has been a fantastic family home for the current owners for over 50 years and once served as a bed and breakfast. Benefiting from off street parking to the front of the property, this home has everything one would want with four large reception rooms two with bay windows perfectly framing the sea views and promenade to the front of the property and a galley style kitchen. There six generous bedrooms one of which is ensuite two W.C. and a shower room that complete the accommodation. The rear courtyard is very private with a westerly orientation and is accessed through the family room. Here there is a large storage shed with electricity and raised flowering beds to bring colour into the space. Dunaree House enjoys a unique and convenient setting in one of the best locations in the area, close to the many amenities Bray town has to offer including numerous renowned primary and secondary schools, a plethora of shops, good restaurants, and varied leisure facilities. Bray Head’s popular cliff walk is only moments away. The house is within a 5-minute walk to the DART station, and seconds away from the seafront. Access to the N11 and M50 are within easy reach. GARDEN Front: A gated garden with off street parking for one car. This space enjoys a cobblelock front garden and with the sunrise in the morning and early afternoon. Rear: This private space has been covered in Astro grass for easy of maintenance and includes raised planting beds and a large storage room that is equipped with electricity. GARDEN LEVEL Kitchen With a door from the front of the property this white galley style kitchen has a range of wall and floor units and includes provisions for a double oven, hob, washing machine and fridge/freezer. The inner hall allows for understairs storage and access to a cloakroom Living Room A cosy family space to the front of the property with feature red brick fireplace, wooden flooring and double doors that lead to a bay window which enjoys sea views and access to the front garden. Bedroom 6 A generous double bedroom with window to the rear garden, it includes fitted a wash hand basin and boiler storage. Guest W.C. Incorporating a W.C. and wash hand basin with vanity. Family Room The rear of the property this space has direct access to the rear garden. HALL LEVEL Reception Hall Coming up the granite staircase, this beautifully proportioned reception hall takes full advantage of the panoramic sea views with a glazed hall door. Other original features include the decorative cornicing, ceiling rose and arched architraves. Drawing Room An amazing room that features high ceilings with decorative cornicing, ceiling rose and a large marble fireplace. The bay window perfectly frames the sea views and promenade to the front of the property. Double doors open through to… Dining Room A large room with window overlooking the rear garden. Features include high ceilings, with cornicing and ceiling rose and a decorative picture rail. On the return at this level is Shower Room Incorporating a W.C., wash hand basin and corner shower unit. Bedroom 5 A double room to the rear of the property with laminate wood flooring and views over the rear garden. FIRST FLOOR Coming up the staircase onto the return at this level there are decorative finials and a dado rail along with access to the shelved hot-press. W.C: With W.C and wash hand basin. Bedroom 4 A double room to the rear of the property with door leading into… Ensuite Incorporating tiled flooring, wash hand basin and bath. Landing With a large upper window flooding this space with natural light there are high ceilings and a decorative dado rail. Bedroom 2 A large double room to the rear of the house with laminate wood flooring, wash hand basin and fitted shelving. The ceiling has been dropped to allow for attic storage from here. Main Bedroom A well proportioned space with high ceilings, laminate wood flooring, decorative ceiling coving and wash hand basin. This room has spectacular views over the seafront and promenade below. Bedroom 3 A generous single room to the front of the property with stunning sea views.