2 Somerton
Upper Dargle Road
Bray
Co. Wicklow
A98 HE43

No. 2 Somerton is an exceptionally appointed four bedroom detached home which is presented in an immaculate condition throughout having been lovingly maintained and upgraded by the current owners with an excellent B1 energy rating. This fantastic home should appeal to a variety of buyers so early viewing is highly recommended.

The spacious and light filled accommodation which measures 131sqm/1,410sq.ft. comprises of a very inviting entrance hall with guest WC under the staircase; to the left there is a nice multi-purpose room which is ideal for use as a TV room/playroom or home office with vaulted ceiling that provides lots of natural light; on the other side of the hallway there is an elegantly proportioned and presented front living room with a feature multi fuel stove and bay window; pocket doors lead through into the open plan kitchen and dining room which has double doors leading out onto the patio and garden; off the kitchen there is large utility room with plenty of useful storage and access to the patio and rear garden. Upstairs there are four generous bedrooms – three doubles and one single (the main principal bedroom has a fully renovated en-suite and wall to wall wardrobes). A newly installed family bathroom completes the internal accommodation. The current owners added a workshop space to the side of the house which again could be used for a variety of uses or repurposed as a home office for anyone working from home who needs separation from the house.

Externally to the front of the house, there is ample parking for two vehicles, an EV charger, a grass lawn area surrounded by mature planting with an array of shrubbery and a hedge. To the left there is side access which leads to a new patio area that is sheltered and ideal for a BBQ, the same paved patio continues around the house passing a grass lawn area with a Barna Shed and log store area to a larger southwest facing patio space that is perfect for ‘al fresco’ dining or sitting out on to enjoy the afternoon and evening sunlight – framed by a raised flower bed with a collection of flowering plants, a raised stone flower bed and an old stone wall with mature trees behind that offer a great sense of privacy. On the right hand side of the house to the front there is a covered area which is gated and perfect for storing bikes.

Somerton is a small residential enclave of just four houses, which is conveniently located on the Upper Dargle Road adjacent to the Egan Centre and within a short walk of Bray Main Street and an abundance of excellent local services and amenities including shops, restaurants, cafes, schools, supermarkets, sports and recreational facilities, the People’s Park and Dargle boardwalk, Bray’s famous ‘mile long’ Victorian promenade and Bray Head. Local attractions include Bray Head, Kilruddery House & Gardens, The Great & Little Sugarloaf, Powerscourt House & Gardens, The Wicklow Mountains with numerous walking & hiking trails, Glendalough etc. The area has excellent transport links with regular Dublin Bus services such as the L15 which stops on the road and links to Bray DART Station, the N11/M11/M50 road network, all of which provide direct and easy access into Dublin and beyond. Bray is a thriving seaside town which is situated 22km south of Dublin City Centre, it offers the best of coastal, suburban and country living, together with a vibrant local community.

Special Features:
• Impressive 4-bed detached home measuring 131sqm/1,410sq.ft.
• Bright and spacious accommodation throughout.
• Excellent B1-rating with triple glazed windows and 14 solar panels + battery installed in recent years.
• Bespoke kitchen, fully renovated bathroom suites, new floors, doors, and skirting boards throughout the upstairs.
• Excellent location adjacent to the Egan Centre within a 10-minute walk of Bray Main Street and an abundance of local services & amenities.
• 1-minute drive to the N11interchange.
• Good local transport links including regular Dublin Bus and DART services – L15 bus stops on the road and services Bray Dart Station.
• Delightful enclosed southwest facing rear garden with extensive patio areas, a Barna shed, log store and beautiful planting.
• Recently redecorated internally in warm neutral tones.
• Myenergi Zappi eco-smart EV car charger 7KW.
• Workshop/shed 2m x 4.94m approx. which is wired.
Services:
GFCH
14 solar panels + battery installed in 2022.
Alarmed
TV & phone points
Fibre broadband direct to the house.
Mains water and sewerage

BER: B1
BER Number: 105977284
Energy Performance Indicator: 92.86 kWh/m²/yr

Bray is known as the Gateway to the Garden of Ireland, and is the longest established seaside town in the country. It is only 19km (12 miles) south of Dublin City and is easily reached by DART, Train, Bus or the N11 road. There is an attractive beach and a spacious esplanade. The scenic Cliff Walk on the eastern side of Bray Head, which continues, into Greystones offers walkers a feast of views on the way.

The town boasts fine period housing, shops, restaurants and evening entertainment. Also available in the immediate locality are golf courses, tennis, fishing, sailing, and horse riding. Another feature of Bray is the variety of amusement centres and carnival attractions, bowling alley, and nightclubs. It really is a stand-alone town with the additional advantage of being on the doorstep of Dublin.