Bramley, situated on the Killiney Hill Road, is part of a group of Tudor-inspired, red-brick cottages. These three-storey homes were initially conceived by famous Victorian architect, Sir Thomas Deane, with the purpose of accommodating the labour force and their kin of the Warren estate. Initially, these quaint cottages comprised of a single room across all three floors. Nevertheless, Bramley has since been heavily refurbished, designed now as a four-bedroom domicile boasting panoramic views of the Killiney bay and numerous eccentric attributes.
Situated a stone’s throw from the heart of the village and within a leisurely stroll from Killiney hill, the property offers off-street parking for two vehicles on a cobble-lock driveway. The entrance greets visitors on the first floor into a sequence of rooms that retain the cottage’s character. Each room seamlessly transitions into another – a feature that may both attract or baffle prospective property purchasers. The entryway opens into a charming sitting room, complete with an attractive box-bay window. Adjacent to this room rests a study room, complete with a petite fireplace.
Linking the sitting room to the house’s rear kitchen is a hallway, boasting a delightful bathroom at one end. It also leads to what can be deemed as the house’s most intriguing feature — a fully glazed dining room with windows on all sides, offering exceptional views of Killiney, its terrain, and the ocean. In this room, a staircase descends to a self-contained suite comprising a tiled room, a shower room, and a fully-equipped kitchen. This space holds the potential to be transformed into a splendid home office, living quarters for an au pair, or even a personal studio for an older child.
The house comes with a relatively small, yet incredibly sun-filled garden, harbouring a curvy spiral staircase that ascends to another of the 190 sqm (2,045 sq ft) property’s unexpected discoveries. A rooftop terrace complete with privacy-offering glazed panels on the side facing the road provides outstanding views of the glistening sea, making it an ideal spot for hosting gatherings or merely absorbing the impressive scenery.
Set towards the rear of the house on the ground floor are the kitchen and family room, both featuring large bay windows with leaded glass panels. Although attractive in a quaint manner, modernising these areas could significantly improve the property’s D2 Ber. The kitchen and family room are separated by a staircase that has a doorway at its end, leading to the garden. A sizeable storage space can be found at the base of the stairs, which could prove highly useful.
The topmost level of the house consists of three bedrooms. The challenging layout is offset by the character added by the steeply pitched eaves, making it an enticing home with an extraordinary allure. Especially appealing is the main bedroom, enhanced by slanted ceilings and dual-aspect windows presenting incredible views. Double doors lead out onto a flat roof terrace, creating an ideal spot for sunny morning relaxation.
One bedroom includes an en-suite, while an astute utilisation of space has also created an additional shower room. This distinctive residence located in the heart of Killiney is surrounded by premium properties and well-known neighbours. It conveniently lies just minutes from Killiney Hill, and is a brief drive or 20-minute stroll from Killiney Dart Station and the beach. Ballybrack and Dalkey provide the nearest shopping facilities. Sherry FitzGerald is bringing the Bramley property to market with an asking price of €1.075 million.