HJ Byrne are delighted to present this instantly appealing impressive period gate lodge on stunning gardens for sale by private treaty.

HJ Byrne Estate Agents are delighted to present this instantly appealing impressive period gate lodge on stunning gardens for sale by private treaty. St Helens Lodge oozes character and charm having retained many of its original period features yet offering everything for contemporary living. Lovingly cared for over the years by the current owners, St Helens is sure to delight even the most discerning purchaser, or those in search of a well located charming home need look no further. The traditional style front door opens to a bright light filled home which extends to a comfortable 79.9 square metres. The wonderful gardens of St Helens are the real jewel in the crown, to the front are magnificent flowerbeds brimming over with colourful plants and shrubs. To the rear the gardens are truly exceptional with a charming country cottage ambience featuring an array of colourful plants, manicured lawned areas, a sun drenched patio area boasting views of Sugar Loaf mountain in the distance and high hedging affording this home a high degree of privacy and seclusion.

Well located, quietly tucked away off this deservedly popular road with all amenities and services within walking distance. The town of Bray is just a short stroll away providing further amenities, the area is home to a super range of educational facilities including numerous primary and secondary schools plus Brays own Institute for Further Education. For commuters Brays DART station is close at hand offering a frequent service to Dublin City Centre and beyond plus excellent Dublin Bus services and the M11 and M50 ensures speedy access to all surrounding areas by car. When it comes to sports and leisure Bray has something for everyone with numerous golf courses creating a golfers paradise, sea swimming, sailing and watersports, gyms, tennis, rugby and football clubs close at hand. For those seeking more leisurely pursuits countryside walks, strolls on the beach, yoga and pilates are within easy reach. Early viewing of this fine home is highly recommended and is by prior appointment only

Accommodation:
Wonderful approach via an external period porch.

Living Room
Cosy living room with a raised stone feature fireplace now home to a multi fuel stove creates a wonderful central focus point. A lovely walk in bay window floods the area with natural light while cosy neutral coloured carpeting at foot completes the room beautifully.

Kitchen
4.2 x 4.5m
Spacious family kitchen with ample room for both cooking and dining, the room is flooded with natural light featuring triple aspect windows overlooking the stunning gardens. Excellent range of country style wall and floor units in cream topped with timber countertops complement the warm parquet flooring adding a cosy ambience. A part glazed door provides access to the patio area and sunny south-west facing gardens.

Shower Room
Generously sized shower room with high quality sanitary ware including wc and wash hand basin, the large corner glazed shower cubicle is home to a Mira Elite electric shower, tiled floor and part tiled walls. The hotpress here houses the Glow Worm gas boiler and a factory insulated water tank.

Cloak Room
1.4 x 1.4m
With tiled floor, rail and shelving units ideal for storing coats and shoes.

Primary Bedroom
3 x 3.4m
Double bedroom with an original painted cast iron fireplace creating a cosy central focus point, walk-in wardrobe provides excellent storage and neutral carpeting at foot.

Bedroom No. 2
3 x 3.4m
This double bedroom again features a painted cast iron fireplace finished with a warm red tiled hearth, again neutral carpeting at foot.

Outside:

Tuck away just off the Killarney Road accessed via impressive tall mellow brick pillars setting the tone perfectly for this unique home, the gardens of St Helens Lodge are truly a delight to the eyes, to the front of the property there are large flowerbeds brimming over with a super range of colourful plants and shrubs adding colour throughout the year. A gated entrance leads to a wonderful quaint county cottage style garden with a sunny south westerly orientation and boasting views of Sugarloaf in the distance. This magical garden of generous proportions features an extensive range of nicely matured plants and shrubs. A charming patio area enjoys direct access to the kitchen is ideal for al fresco dining or lounging on warm summers evenings. Two steps down leads to a gravelled area where the current owners have added colour with a range of planters leading to a lawned area ideal for children to safely play. A timber archway leads to a further secret garden again in lawns. Privacy is assured by high hedging and trees creating a peaceful oasis of tranquillity.

Price: €595,000

BER Rating:

Eircode: A98 XT59

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Accommodation

• Charming Façade
• Convenient Location
• Within Minutes Walk of All Amenities & Services
• Excellent Public Transport Links With 145 Dublin Bus Service On The Killarney Road
• Many Period Features Intact
• Truly Unique Property
• Stunning Country Cottage Gardens
• Sunny South West Facing Orientation
• Gas Fired Central Heating
• Easy Access to M11 and M50
• Accommodation Extending to 79.9 sq mtrs.