4 Fontenoy Terrace, Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 F5Y0, Ireland

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a seafront property on Fontenoy Terrace, a hidden gem nestled at the foot of Bray Head. At one of the finest locations along the Irish Coast, this home provides a quality of life that is second to none. While conveniently situated just south of County Dublin, with excellent access to Dublin City, this charming Victorian enclave enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across Killiney Bay, to Dalkey Island and Howth beyond, where lucky residents appreciate sunrises and wonderful seascapes whether relaxing to the sound of the waves through the open windows or sea swimming. The celebrated Esplanade, where renowned engineer William Dargan "brought the railway to Bray," duly earning the title "Brighton of Ireland," is praised by Time Out magazine as one of the most liveable communities in the 21st century. This vibrant setting offers theatre, music, the arts, restaurants, athletic sports, football, Gaelic games, rowing, sailing, tennis clubs, and championship golf courses within a close radius.

This magnificent property is truly special. It is set well back from the quiet seafront roadway and framed by the long lawned garden. While protecting its period plasterwork, cornices, original pine floors, fireplace surrounds, and re-roofing, our vendor has lovingly created a beautiful home over the past two decades where period ambiance and modern amenities coalesce to enchant. With a south/westerly rear orientation infusing the principal rooms with light, cantilevered intercommunicating doors between the sitting room and dining room encourage one to share day-long light with the other, while the elegantly arched hall and stairwell lead to four bedrooms on the first floor. The bedrooms to the front enjoy the expansive views overlooking the sea and of Bray Head. On the ground floor to the rear, the custom-designed kitchen with Carrara Marble countertop has a gas-fired Aga at its heart, creating a generously sized cosy family kitchen/breakfast room during the winter months while enjoying direct access to a sheltered south/westerly outdoor area with three cantilevor umbrellas perfect for al fresco entertaining throughout the long summer days.

Fontenoy Terrace is within walking distance of Dart, commuter train, and city bound bus services. The town's variety of retail, cafe and leisure amenities are conveniently nearby, whether by walking or cycling the extensive network of cycle paths. With proximity to the N11/M11/M50 corridor and excellent educational amenities at primary, secondary, and post-leaving certificate levels, it offers a wide variety of options for local families. The efficient public transport also provides easy access to Trinity College and University College Dublin. This is an exceptional location for combining the convenience of city living while situated in County Wicklow, "The Garden of Ireland". In addition to the weekend farmers' markets, fabulous walks and hikes abound with Kilruddery Desmense, Enniskerry, The Sugar Loaf, Roundwood, Glendalough, Powerscourt Estate, Avondale and Mount Usher Gardens all in the vicinity. Inspired by the natural beauty of the seascape, over the years Bray has created a thriving artistic community for writers, including Joyce and Wilde, modern musicians and artists.

We thoroughly recommend viewing this historic, well-proportioned, and sensitively renovated seafront residence where No. 4's prominent central location provides spectacular uninterrupted sea views over Dalkey and Howth..