Bray
Townland in the civil parish of Bray, barony of Rathdown, Co. Wicklow; in Irish Bré
Parcel 1296613
- Area
- 187 m²
- Buildings
- 2 buildings touch it, 92 m² on the ground
- Zoning
- R2 Existing Residential (Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018) The objective
- Townland
- Bray
Planning applications on this parcel
25 Mar 2026Conditional
attic conversion with dormer to rear and gable window to side with all associated ancillary works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660222
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
- Radon
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- No susceptibility class on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3360 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
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Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.
- Area
- 169.2 ha
- 418 acres
- Land parcels
- 1,164
- registered freehold, median 208 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- Existing Residential
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
1,164 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Bray, from 1 m² to 48,124 m² (4.81 ha, 11.89 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 22 neighbouring parcels touch it.
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Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2Existing Residential (Existing residential)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 891 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M2Town Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 191 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M1Seafront (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 42 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1Open Space (Open space, park)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 6 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - S5Community & Education (Mixed/general community services/facilities uses)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 5 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N1.6Gateway Transport Hub (Other transport/general uses)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 4 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - M5Mixed Use (Other mix of uses)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - R1New Residential - R-HD (New/proposed residential)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 2 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - N6Public Utility (Other networks and basic infrastructure/utilities uses)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G4Active Open Space (Active open space)
Bray Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018, Wicklow · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
3 Sept 2026N/a
the demolition of the existing prefabricated building and associated site works, and the construction of a new single-storey school building of approximately 230m², together with two soft play areas of approximately 50m² each located to either side of the proposed building, the proposed development will also include all associated site development works, including the removal of existing trees and dense vegetation to the rear of the existing prefabricated building to facilitate the construction of the proposed school building, together with associated site works, the proposed development is located at St. Patrick’s Loreto Primary School, Vevay Road, Bray, County Wicklow, and is situated within the vicinity of Protected Structure Wicklow RPS-B105. An Ecological Impact Assessment Report, an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report along with a Conservation Report and Heritage Impact Assessment have been submitted as part of the planning application
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660793
2 Sept 2026N/a
''Part 8 - submissions should be made to the relevant department as specified on the site notice ( not the planning department )'' - construction of 16 no. apartment units and all associated works at the former Central Garage Site, Parnell Road, (Townland of Bray), Bray, Co. Wicklow, the accommodation shall consist of the following 12 no. 1-bed apartments and 4 no. 2-bed apartments
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26185
27 Aug 2026N/a
section 254 licence - scaffolding
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26177
26 Aug 2026N/a
the installation of 5no. new illuminated signs surrounding the Bray Central development relating to the new leisure unit (Bowling and Cinema), signs 1&2 are double sided signs situated on the building facing Main Street. sign 3 is located at high level sharing the elevation of Penney's entrance sign. signs 4a and 4b are located at entrance of leisure unit. sign 5 is located at the South of Bray Central entering the car park
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660761
26 Aug 2026N/a
a new vehicular entrance with hinged gates, along with all associated and ancillary site development works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660762
25 Aug 2026N/a
the change of use from retail to a residential use at first floor and part ground floor, the residential unit will comprise of a 39sqm studio apartment, access will be provided via an existing entrance at ground floor along Quinsborough Rd, the remaining 30sqm at ground floor will remain as a retail unit, other works will include new replacement sash windows to north and Western elevations and 3no. new rooflights to existing roof
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660757
24 Aug 2026N/a
section 254 licence - scaffolding
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 26173
20 Aug 2026N/a
(1) Removal of existing rear garden storage building along the east boundary; (2) Converting the existing first and second floors into two studio apartments; (3) Construction of a new three-storey rear extension comprising of three one-bedroom apartments on the ground, first and second floor levels (totalling two studio apartments and three one-bedroom apartments across the development); (4) Provision of all associated site works, including bicycle parking and bin storage facilities at ground floor level.
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660748
19 Aug 2026N/a
a) signage and alterations to existing retail unit, kitchen, storage and sanitary facilities; b) alterations to ‘over the shop’ residential unit to provide a three bedroom apartment over three stories; c) construction of a part 2-storey, part 3-storey apartment development consisting of 3 no. 1-bed and 1 no. 2-bed apartments, totalling 4no. apartments together with bin and bike storage accessed via Cruichley Lane and Novara Ave; d) together with all associated siteworks, drainage and landscape works
Permission, 5 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2660731
17 Aug 2026N/a
installation of an external platform lift, extension of the external deck at first floor level by 12 sq.m., extension of the store area at ground level by 12 sq.m. and associated works to provide universal access at Bray Sailing Club, retention of alterations to external windows and doors and clubhouse staircase, conversion of women's changing rooms to offices in the clubhouse building, infill extension of external deck, relocation of external staircase to deck to northern elevation of clubhouse, service access stair to roof space over changing room building, single storey steel shed at the southern end of the site, open canopy over entrance door in courtyard, two open perspex shelters to courtyard and two containers to courtyard; one containing additional ladies changing room and toilets and one containing a universal access WC and associated works, (Bray Sailing Club which is within the curtilage and/or adjacent to the protected structures Kelly's Bath House, RPS no.B97 and Martello Terrace, RPS no.B84)
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660726
13 Aug 2026N/a
installation of 5no. new illuminated signs surrounding the Bray central development relating to the new leisure unit (bowling and cinema) signs 1&2 are double sided signs situated on the building facing Main Street, sign 3 is located at high level sharing the elevation of Penney's entrance sign, signs 4a and 4b are located at entrance of leisure unit, sign 5 is located at the south of Bray central entering the car park
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660721
11 Aug 2026N/a
a) signage and alterations to existing retail unit, kitchen, storage and sanitary facilities; b) alterations to ‘over the shop’ residential unit to provide a three bedroom apartment over three stories; c) construction of a part 2-storey, part 3-storey apartment development consisting of 3 no. 1-bed and 1 no. 2-bed apartments, totalling 4no. apartments together with bin and bike storage accessed via Cruichley Lane and Novara Ave; d) together with all associated siteworks, drainage and landscape works
Permission, 4 homes · Wicklow County Council, 2660712
10 Aug 2026Conditional
RED III application Level 5 - installation of wall mounted photovoltaic (PV) solar panels (2.7kWp) to the rear elevation of the existing dwelling together with all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660709
7 Aug 2026N/a
a rear single storey extension and external rear deck with a stair to an existing dwelling (Protected Structure)
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660706
6 Aug 2026N/a
attic conversion with dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front all with associated ancillary works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660698
6 Aug 2026N/a
outdoor seating area, together with all associated ancillary works to facilitate the above at, existing restaurant premises at corner of Albert Avenue (No. 01) & Brennan's Terrace (No. 01), Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. This Building, No. 01 Brennan's Terrace is a protected Structure
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660700
5 Aug 2026Conditional
1. creation of a porch to the front elevation; 2. conversion of the first-floor front patio to a first-floor extension; 3. omission of the ground-floor window on the south elevation; 4. omission of the ground-floor door on the north elevation; 5. omission of the chimney stack on the north elevation; 6. construction of a pitched roof on the garage; 7. construction of a shed to the rear, together with associated ground works
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660687
4 Aug 2026N/a
outdoor seating area, together with all associated ancillary works to facilitate the above at, existing restaurant premises at corner of Albert Avenue (No. 01) & Brennan's Terrace (No. 01), Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. This Building, No. 01 Brennan's Terrace is a protected Structure
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660683
31 Jul 2026Conditional
two-storey extension to the side and rear elevations, new single-story porch to the side elevation and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660678
30 Jul 2026Conditional
demolish rear garden brick shed, demolish rear single storey flat roof extension with provision for new two storey rear extension with matching roof profiles and rooflights, new storey and half windows, new external finishes to existing building, new soakaway pit to BRE digest 365, new drainage throughout with existing connection into foul sewer, new landscaping with new entrance piers and electric gate and all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660672
26 Jul 2026N/a
Addition of EV panels to the roof and rear wall of the house.
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660655
13 Jul 2026N/a
1. Creation of a porch to the front elevation; 2. Conversion of the first-floor front patio to a first-floor extension; 3. Omission of the ground-floor window on the south elevation; 4. Omission of the ground-floor door on the north elevation; 5. Omission of the chimney stack on the north elevation; 6. Construction of a pitched roof on the garage; 7. Construction of a shed to the rear, together with associated ground works
Retention · Wicklow County Council, 2660622
8 Jul 2026Conditional
1. change of use of existing nursing home/elderly care facility to use as private residential guest /hotel staff accommodation (Class 6) 2. any minor internal changes to facilitate proposed change of use, 3. all associated site works
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660613
29 Jun 2026Conditional
(i) a 40sqm at ground floor, and 14sqm at first floor level extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (ii) a dormer at attic level to the front of the existing dwelling, (iii) the replacement of all existing windows and doors throughout, and (iv) all associated works above and below ground
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660588
19 Jun 2026N/a
(i) a 40sqm at ground floor, and 14sqm at first floor level extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, (ii) a dormer at attic level to the front of the existing dwelling, (iii) the replacement of all existing windows and doors throughout, and (iv) all associated works above and below ground
Permission · Wicklow County Council, 2660558
The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Bray.
Recorded monuments
- WI004-001 Historic town
Description
The town of Bray is situated on the Dargle River and is divided into Little Bray to the N and Great Bray to the S. The manor of Bray was granted to Walter de Ridelesford before 1176 and was resigned to the Crown in 1280. The first reference to a burgage is c. 1225 when de Ridelesford granted a burgage 'opposite my castle beyond the river' to St Mary's Abbey, Dublin. A mill stood below the castle (WI004-001003-) and a number of Roman burials were discovered near the seafront (WI004-004----). (Scott 1913; Davies 1986, 22; Bradley and King 1989, 12-17). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI004-001003 Castle - unclassified
Description
Shown as a tower house in the 17th century and possibly the site of an Anglo-Norman castle known to have been erected before 1225 by Walter de Ridelesford. The site is distinguished only by a marked curve in the road at this point. (Price 1957, 334; Davies 1986, 22). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI004-001004 Church
Description
Situated on level ground. The present 19th-century parish church, now in commercial use, may stand on the site of an early wooden church called the 'Dearteach' or 'oak house' in several Anglo-Norman documents (Brooks 1951-2, 122) and a subsequent Norman foundation. The present church may incorporate portions of one erected in 1609 although nothing visible survives. Two 17th-century graveslabs (Richard Whichil ob. 1697, Robert Burfield ob. 1700) are located to the S of the church. It was part of the medieval borough of Bray (WI004-001----). (Lewis 1837, vol. 1, 222; Price 1957, 334-5) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
- WI004-001008 Font
Description
A sandstone cube (52cm x 50cm across) with a central hole (diam. 28.5cm) almost the full depth of the cube. The central hole has a small hole at the base of each of the four corners of it. Three of the external faces are decorated with the same design which features a central boss with foliage extending from it to each corner in false relief. Found in August 2004 in the graveyard of St. Paul's Church, Bray. (Corlett 2006, 144-6) Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 8 January 2013
- WI004-002 Martello tower
Description
Martello Tower and Battery No. 2 (Kerrigan 1995, 170). Martello Tower described by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage [NIAH] as follows: 'Detached multiple-bay two-storey former Martello tower, built 1804-5, and now in use as a private residence. The building is constructed in coursed granite. The circular tower comprises of a high battered granite wall with small plain defensive openings. It is now surmounted by a glazed "drum" with a glazed conical roof. The tower overlooks the shoreline and site on a bailey-like artificial mound which is contained by a battered stone wall.' http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=WI®no=16301084# [Accessed 29 January 2013] Martello Tower No. 2 described by Kerrigan (1995, 171) as; 'About half a mile to the north from the site of this tower [WI004-003----] is no. 2, which survives with the four-gun battery on the seaward side. Of the four guns in the battery mounted on their traversing platforms, three were arranged to fire northwards and eastwards across Killiney Bay, while the fourth gun was sited to enable it to fire southwards along the beach towards tower no. 1 and to the east over the sea. Tower and battery no. 2 protected the estuary of the Dargle River-there was no harbour here in the early nineteenth century'. See attached Taylor's Map showing the location of the Battery (WI004-002001-) and the Martello Tower. Taylor, J. 1816 Taylor's map of the environs of Dublin: extending 10 to 14 miles from the castle, by actual survey, on a scale of 2 inches to one mile. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 23 January 2022
- WI004-002001 Battery
Description
Martello Tower and Battery No. 2 (Kerrigan 1995, 170). Martello Tower (WI004-002----) described by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage [NIAH] as follows: 'Detached multiple-bay two-storey former Martello tower, built 1804-5, and now in use as a private residence. The building is constructed in coursed granite. The circular tower comprises of a high battered granite wall with small plain defensive openings. It is now surmounted by a glazed "drum" with a glazed conical roof. The tower overlooks the shoreline and site on a bailey-like artificial mound which is contained by a battered stone wall.' http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=WI®no=16301084# [Accessed 29 January 2013] See attached Taylor's Map showing the location of the Battery and the Martello Tower (WI004-002----) Taylor, J. 1816 Taylor's map of the environs of Dublin: extending 10 to 14 miles from the castle, by actual survey, on a scale of 2 inches to one mile. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 23 January 2023
- WI004-003 Martello tower
Description
Martello Tower No. 1 (Kerrigan 1995, 170). Indicated on the OSi 1st edition map. Demolished (after 1870) during construction of Ballygannon Railway extension. No visible surface remains. (SMR file). See attached Taylor's 1816 Map showing the location of the Martello Tower. Taylor, J. 1816 Taylor's map of the environs of Dublin: extending 10 to 14 miles from the castle, by actual survey, on a scale of 2 inches to one mile. Compiled by: Claire Breen Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 23 January 2023
- WI004-004 Burial
Description
A cemetery of several inhumations, discovered near the seafront in Bray. The bones crumbled on exposure to the air, but the burials were accompanied by several Roman coins. One was a coin of the Emperor Trajan (AD 97-117) and another was of the Emperor Hadrian (AD 117-138). (Davies 1989, 108-9) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
Architectural heritage
- Altona House, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1880. The building is finished in render with a Tyrolean finish and is double-piled. Paired and curved dogleg stairs rise to the broad shared stair which rises to the raised ground floor; it has decorative wrought-iron guard rails. The panelled door has a plain fanlight and sits within a semi-circular arched opening which in turn is set within a semi-circular arched recess with twisted rope decoration. Window openings have segmental arch heads to the ground floor with flat-headed openings elsewhere and have one over one timber sash windows. To the south side is a two-storey over basement canted bay. The roof is obscured by a high parapet with a heavy moulded cornice. Chimneystacks are rendered and have corbelled caps; cast-iron rainwater goods. The house sits at the south end of the promenade behind a rendered wall with square gate pillars with pyramidal caps and looks out to sea.
- Neptune House, house, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1865. The building is finished in render with a Tyrolean finish and is double-piled. Paired and curved dogleg stairs rise to the broad shared stair which rises to the raised ground floor; it has decorative wrought-iron guard rails. The panelled door has a plain fanlight and sits within a semi-circular arched opening which in turn is set within a semi-circular arched recess with twisted rope decoration. Window openings have segmental arch heads to the ground floor with flat-headed openings elsewhere and have one over one timber sash windows. Louvred shutters have been added to the exterior wall surface adjacent to each window. To the north side is a two-storey over basement canted bay. The front window of the basement level has been replaced with a French Window. The roof is obscured by a high parapet with a heavy moulded cornice; cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered and have corbelled caps. The house sits at the south end of the promenade behind a rendered wall with square gate pillars with pyramidal caps and looks out to sea.
- Strand Hotel, hotel, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement with dormered-attic hotel, built c.1850. The building is finished in render with moulded quoins and decorative window surrounds. The front door is set within an open flat-roofed porch which has a gothic arched opening with moulded archivolt which is supported on circular columns with decorative carved capitals. To the east is a two-storey canted bay with a tall hipped roof while to the north is a single-storey flat-roofed bay. To the east façade is a c.1990 projecting flat-roofed entrance canopy which leads into the basement lounge bar. Window openings are flat-headed with replacement top-hung metal frames; dormer windows are gabled. The pitched roof is covered with artificial slate and rainwater goods are a mixture of uPVC and cast-iron. The hotel is at the southern side of the promenade and is slightly set back from the pavement. The former side garden is laid our as a carpark.
- House, 1845–1855 · Regional interest
Description
Two pairs of semi-detached three-bay single-storey houses, built 1850. The houses are finished in dry pebbledash and smooth render; between each house and its attached neighbour is a semi-circular headed niche. The timber front door has a plain fanlight which is surmounted by a projecting cornice which is supported on console brackets. Window openings are all flat-headed with one over one and two over two timber sash frames. The single window has a cornice as per the door while to the opposite side is a projecting square bay which is framed with decorative panelled pilasters; a canted timber flat-roofed bay is centrally positioned on the square bay and has panelled decoration to the timber piers. The roof is completely hidden from view by a panelled parapet. Rainwater goods are uPVC and chimneystacks are rendered with clay pots. Each alternate house is handed. The houses are slightly set back from the road behind either a decorative balustrade or a small mature garden. The road is a short cul-de-sac.
- Esplanade Hotel, hotel, 1895–1905 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multiple-bay three-storey Gothic Style hotel, built 1900. The building is constructed in red brick with the ground floor finished in smooth painted render. The façade comprises a series of mainly canted bays which have hipped, gabled or spire like slated roofs. The gabled roofs have decorative brackets supporting the overhanging eaves. The main entrance is at the head of an external stair with decorative wrought-iron balustrades. At first floor there are two decorative timber balconies which span between canted bays. The part glazed door has glazed sidelights and a decorative fanlight all set within a gothic-arched opening with sandstone dressing. The opening is framed with painted pilasters. Window openings are either flat-headed or gothic arch-headed with mixed sash timber frames. The pitched roof is slated with mainly cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are in brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The hotel is slightly set back from the promenade behind a brick wall with octagonal gate pillars with painted caps and replacement decorative cast-iron brackets supporting globe lights. The former garden is now in use as a carpark.
- Mariemount House, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house constructed c.1880. The house is constructed in painted render with plain moulded surrounds to windows. The part glazed panelled front door is framed with panelled pilasters with console brackets all set within a semi-circular headed opening. Window openings are segmental arch-headed to ground and flat-headed to first floor and all with two over two timber sash frames. The house is well set back from the promenade behind a low plain rendered wall with a high hedge. The north façade is road fronted. The roof is pitched and finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods.
- Bella Vista, house, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced four-bay three-storey over basement house, built c.1890. The house is designed in a fanciful eclectic style and is finished in render with much moulded decoration. The southern side comprises of one large, canted, projecting bay while the narrow northern side is recessed and contains the front entrance. A short stair rises to the front entrance and has a decorative guard rail. The part panelled door has a projecting canopy supported on large moulded brackets; above this is a plain fanlight. Window openings are flat-headed to ground, segmental arch-headed with key stone to first and semi-circular headed to second floor. At first floor is a cast-iron balcony supported on moulded brackets. To the south side is a small glazed tourelle. The roof is pitched with heavy moulded cornice and finished with artificial slate and uPVC rainwater goods. Rendered chimneystacks with slightly corbelled caps merge with those of the adjoining house. The house is set back from the promenade behind decorative wrought-iron railings.
- Kinvara House, house, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced six-bay three-storey over basement pair of former houses, built c.1870, now amalgamated as an old peoples' home. The building is finished in lined and painted render. The raised ground floor is reached by a pair of sweeping stairs with wrought-iron railings; these rise to a shared entrance platform which serve both houses. Each door has semi-circular headed sidelights and is set within a semi-circular headed opening; these are framed with panelled pilasters which support the moulded archivolts. Window openings are flat-headed with one over one timber sash frames. To the first floor is a canted oriel window with a panelled base. The pitched roof is finished in slate with cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered and have corbelled caps and clay pots. The houses are set back from the promenade behind wrought-iron railings.
- House, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced three-bay three-storey over basement house, built c.1870. The building is finished in lined and painted render. The raised ground floor is reached by a pair of sweeping stairs with wrought-iron railings; these rise to a shared entrance platform which serves both this and the adjoining house. The door has semi-circular headed sidelights and is set within a semi-circular headed opening; these are framed with panelled pilasters which support the moulded archivolts. Window openings are flat-headed with one over one uPVC frames. First floor has a canted oriel window with a panelled base. The pitched roof is finished in slate with cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered and have corbelled caps and clay pots. The houses are set back from the promenade behind wrought-iron railings.
- House, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace three-bay three-storey over basement house, built c.1870. The building is finished in lined and painted render. The raised ground floor is reached by a pair of sweeping stairs with wrought-iron railings; these rise to a shared entrance platform which serves both this and the adjoining house. The door has semi-circular headed sidelights and is set within a semi-circular headed opening; these are framed with panelled pilasters which support the moulded archivolts. Window openings are flat-headed with one over one uPVC frames. To first floor is a canted oriel window with a panelled base. The pitched roof is finished in slate with cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered and have corbelled caps and clay pots. The houses are set back from the promenade behind wrought-iron railings.
- Roseville, house, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay two-storey former house, built c.1890, now in use as a nursing home. The house is constructed in red facing brick, with engineering like brick used as dressings. The original entrance door is now covered with a later glazed entrance porch. The front façade has two projecting square bays each with a gable; that to the south has a further chamfered bay added. To the north façade is a recent metal fire escape stair. Window openings are flat-headed and the multiple pane timber windows have side hung openers. The pitched roofs are slated; the original roof is covered in blue-black slate, with decorative green slate to the bay and artificial slate to the later addition. Chimneystacks are panelled and rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is set back behind a low brick wall with square gate pillars and a wrought-iron gate; the former garden is now in use as a carpark.
- Lonsdale, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey former house, built c.1880, now in use as a bed and breakfast. The house is much obscured with extensive ivy growth. The building is finished in unpainted render. To the centre the panelled front door has a plain fanlight and is set within a semi-circular-headed opening with twisted rope decoration; it is flanked with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice. To either side are symmetrically placed two-storey canted bays. Window openings are all flat-headed with uPVC top-hung frames. The hipped roof is slated with cast-iron rainwater goods. Centrally placed chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled copestone and clay pots. The house is set back behind low rendered panelled walls with square gate pillars with pyramidal caps and wrought-iron gates. It is prominently sited on the corner of Meath Road and Convent Avenue.
- Killisk House, house, 1880–1885 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built 1883. The house is constructed in red brick with projecting base and eaves and decorative saw-tooth soldier course. To the north side is a gable with a sandstone plaque inscribed ‘Killisk House AD 1883’. The panelled outer front doors have a plain fanlight and are set in a semi-circular headed opening. The inner screen has decorative sidelights and fanlight. To the north is a canted bay while to the south is a square bay. Extending the full width is an open slated lean-to veranda which is supported on plain timber posts; this has a decorative pierced timber fascia. Windows are segmental arch-headed, with one over one timber sash frames; the upper timber sash has margin panes. The roof is pitched and slated with overhanging bargeboards. Chimneys are constructed in brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house has a street frontage but is separated from the street by a granite and brick wall with decorative cast-iron gate.
- Heyford, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in painted lined render. The panelled front door is flanked by panelled pilasters with console brackets and plain fanlight, all within a semi-circular headed opening with moulded surround. To the south is a two-storey canted bay. Window openings are all flat-headed with two over two timber sash frames. The pitched roof is slated with cast-iron rainwater goods and projecting eaves. An original chimneystack is rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots; a second rendered replacement chimneystack is small and plain. The house is slightly set back behind a low rendered wall with a small pedestrian wrought-iron gate.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in painted lined render. The panelled front door is flanked by panelled pilasters with console brackets and plain fanlight, all within a semi-circular headed opening with moulded surround. To the north is a two-storey chamfered bay. Window openings are all flat-headed with two over two timber sash frames. The pitched roof is slated with cast-iron rainwater goods and projecting eaves. An original chimneystack is rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots; a second rendered replacement chimneystack is small and plain. The house is slightly set back behind a low rendered wall with a small pedestrian wrought-iron gate.
- Earlsbrook House, house, 1870–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey former house, built c.1875, now in use as a nursing home. The house is designed with free classical detailing and is finished in lined render; to the west side there is a large modern addition. The part-glazed, panelled, front door has plain sidelights and fanlight and is flanked with panelled pilasters with moulded capitals; these support a segmental-arched pediment. Windows are segmental-headed with eared moulded surrounds with keystones; frames are one over one timber sash. Windows all have pediments supported on console brackets; these are either ‘segmental’ headed or ‘gabled’. The pitched roof is slated and is almost hidden behind a high parapet with moulded coping; there is a distinctive segmental ‘rise’ to the centre of the parapet. Chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps with clay chimney pots. The house sits back from the road behind decorative wrought-iron railings set on a low granite wall, with a very decorative wrought-iron gate.
- Raheen House, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in lined painted render. The panelled front door is flanked with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed arched opening with fine moulded surround. To either side is a canted two-storey bay with hipped roof. Window openings are all flat-headed with one over one timber sash frames. The pitched roof is finished with slate and uPVC rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered with clay pots; one has a plain cap and one is corbelled. The house is slightly set back behind wrought-iron railings which sit on a low rendered wall which has square gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- Ard Beag, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in replacement render with plain raised window surrounds and plain moulded bands; rendering dates from c.1990. The panelled part-glazed pair of front doors have a plain fanlight and are flanked by plain pilasters which support a projecting cornice with blocking course; all is set within a slightly projecting flat-roofed porch. To either side are triple semi-circular headed lancet windows while to first floor window openings are all flat-headed. All frames are one over one timber sash. The pitched roof is covered with artificial slate with cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is set back from the road behind a low rendered wall which has panelled square gate pillars with a wrought–iron gate.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in lined painted render. The panelled front door is flanked with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed arched opening with fine moulded surround. To the south side is a canted two-storey bay with hipped roof. Window openings are all segmental-arch headed with one over one timber sash frames. The pitched roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is slightly set back behind decorative wrought-iron railings which sit on a low rendered wall which has square panelled gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in lined painted render. The panelled front door is flanked with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed arched opening with fine moulded surround. To the north side is a canted two-storey bay with hipped roof. Window openings are all segmental-arch headed with one over one timber sash frames. The pitched roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is slightly set back behind decorative wrought-iron railings which sit on a low rendered wall which has square panelled gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- House, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Group of five pairs of semi-detached houses, built c.1865, with each property consisting of a two bays and two storeys over basements. The typical house is finished in unpainted render with painted moulded quoins. The panelled front door is at the top of a broad flight of stone steps which serves this and the adjoining house; there are decorative cast-iron balustrades. The panelled door has leaded panes to the fanlight and sidelight, all set within a flat-headed opening. To the side is a two-storey over basement canted bay with hipped roof. All window openings are flat-headed with one over one timber sash frames. The hipped roofs are slated with cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered with plain copestones and clay pots. The houses are slightly set back behind cast-iron gates and railings.
- Beachmount, house, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1900. The building is finished in plain render. To the east side is a recent single-storey addition. The panelled front door is partly glazed and has a plain fanlight; all is set within a semi-circular headed opening with plain moulded surround. To either side is a two-storey canted bay, each with a hipped roof. Window openings are all flat-headed with one over one timber sash frames; they are slightly narrow and mainly rest on sill courses. The hipped roof is slated and has uPVC rainwater goods. The house is well set back behind replacement wrought-iron railings; there are large shrubs partly obscuring the south front.
- Lauridene, house, 1900–1910 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay two-storey house, built c.1905. The south front of the building is partly obscured by large shrubs. The part-glazed panelled front door has a plain fanlight and is set within a flat-headed opening. To either side is a projecting single-storey square bay. A slated lean-to roof extends over both bays and the entrance to create an open veranda effect. Window openings are all flat-headed and have six over two and four over one timber sash frames. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; chimneystacks are rendered with plain copestones. The house is slightly set back behind a rendered wall which has square gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- Glenbervie, house, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1865. The house is finished in painted render with moulded quoins. The panelled front door is at the top of a flight of stone steps with decorative cast-iron balustrades; it has a plain fanlight and is set within a semi-circular headed opening with fine decorative moulding. The door opening is flanked with columns with Ionic capitals which support a projecting cornice. To the either side is a two-storey over basement canted bay with hipped roof. All window openings are flat-headed with one over one uPVC frames. The hipped roof is slated and has bracketed overhanging eaves; rainwater goods are cast-iron; chimneystacks are rendered with plain copestones and clay pots. The house is slightly set back behind cast-iron gates and railings, with rendered square panelled gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- Caragh, house, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached two-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1865. The house is finished in painted render with moulded quoins. The panelled front door is at the top of a flight of stone steps with decorative cast-iron balustrades; it has a plain fanlight and is set within a semi-circular headed opening with fine decorative moulding. The door opening is flanked with columns with Ionic capitals which support a projecting cornice. To the either side is a two-storey over basement canted bay with hipped roof. All window openings are flat-headed with one over one timber sash frames. The hipped roof is slated and has bracketed overhanging eaves; rainwater goods are cast-iron; chimneystacks are rendered with plain copestones and clay pots. The house is slightly set back behind cast-iron gates and railings, with rendered square panelled gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- Bray Garda Síochána Station, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement former house, built 1858, used as Bray School 1862-4, and in use as a Garda Síochána station since 1930. The building is finished in lined and painted render with moulded quoins. Original stone steps with plain replacement railings rise to the front panelled and part glazed door which has plain sidelights and fanlight, all set within a segmental-headed opening. To either side is a two-storey segmental bay. Window openings are all flat-headed and windows are either tripartite or paired with semi-circular headed timber sash frames. Openings have broad moulded surrounds. To the south façade is a distinctive two-storey timber oriel window on brackets with tripartite windows with one over one timber sash frames. The hipped roof is finished with slate; it has overhanging eaves and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered and have corbelled caps and short clay pots. The building is set within large grounds which are open to Convent Avenue. To the north-west corner is a detached two-storey granite rubble, with brick dressings, former stable block. Due south of the station is c.1998 detached multiple-bay two-storey annex constructed in facing brick.
- House, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terrace containing four two-bay two-storey houses, built c.1865. The typical house is finished in lined and painted render. The panelled front door is flanked with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice and has a plain fanlight and all are set within a semi-circular headed opening. The house to the west side has a later canted two-storey bay. Window openings are all flat-headed and have a mixture of two over two timber sash and uPVC frames. The pitched roof is finished with slate and a mixture of uPVC and cast-iron rainwater goods. The terrace is slightly set back behind a low rubble granite wall.
- Cliftonville, house, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built 1868. The house is finished in roughcast render with moulded quoins. The panelled door is framed with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening. The window openings are all flat-headed and have broad moulded surrounds; those to ground floor are surmounted by a decorated blocking course and projecting cornice; frames are eight over eight timber sash. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps and mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low stone wall with square gate pillars and wrought-iron gates; it is within a somewhat overgrown garden.
- Dunore, house, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built 1863. The house is finished in lined render and moulded quoins. The panelled door is framed with plain pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening. The window openings are all flat-headed and have broad moulded surrounds; those to ground floor are surmounted by a projecting cornice supported by console brackets; frames are two over two timber sash. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps and mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low rubble granite wall with square gate pillars and carved stone caps.
- Silverhill, house, 1860–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1865. The house is finished in lined render and moulded quoins. The panelled door is framed with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening. The window openings are all flat-headed and have broad moulded surrounds; those to ground floor are surmounted by a projecting cornice supported by console brackets; frames are two over two timber sash. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; the eaves are bracketed and rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps with mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low rubble granite wall with prominent square brick gate pillars and carved stone caps; decorative gates are fabricated in wrought-iron.
- Ellerslie House, house, 1870–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1875. The house is finished in lined render and moulded quoins. The panelled door is framed with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening; this in turn is framed by larger panelled pilasters which also support a projecting cornice with decorated tympanum. The window openings are all flat-headed and have broad moulded surrounds; those to the ground floor are surmounted by a projecting cornice supported by console brackets with decorated frieze; frames all are one over one timber sash. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; the eaves are bracketed and rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps with mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low rubble granite wall with prominent square brick gate pillars and carved stone caps; decorative gates are fabricated in wrought-iron.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Pair of matching semi-detached two-bay two-storey former houses, built c.1880, now in use as a crèche. Each house is finished in lined render, moulded quoins and rusticated ground floor. The panelled door is framed with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening; this in turn is framed by larger panelled pilasters which also support a projecting cornice with decorated tympanum; the door arrangement is paired with its neighbour. To one side is a two-storey canted bay with a hipped roof. The window openings are all flat-headed and frames all are one over one timber sash. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; the eaves overhang slightly and rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps with mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low rubble granite wall with prominent square brick gate pillars and carved stone caps; decorative gates are fabricated in wrought-iron.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Pair of matching semi-detached two-bay two-storey houses, built c.1880. Each house is finished in lined render, moulded quoins and rusticated ground floor. The panelled door is framed with panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular headed opening; this in turn is framed by larger panelled pilasters which also support a projecting cornice with decorated tympanum; the door arrangement is paired with its neighbour. To one side is a two-storey canted bay with a hipped roof. The window openings are all flat-headed and the house to the south has one over one timber sash frames, while that to the north has one over one top-hung metal replacement frames. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; the eaves overhang slightly and rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps with mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low rubble granite wall with prominent square brick gate pillars and carved stone caps; decorative gates are fabricated in wrought-iron.
- Aravon House, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1880. The house is finished in lined painted render with painted quoins and strung course between basement and ground floor. A short flight of steps rises to the panelled front door which has plain sidelights and fanlight. A projecting flat-roofed porch is supported on plain circular columns and has a cornice and plain blocking course. The balustraded stair handrail continues around to enclose areas either side of the front door. To the west side is a projecting two-storey bay. The window openings are mainly flat-headed and have broad moulded surrounds; those to the ground floor are surmounted by a projecting cornice supported by console brackets with plain frieze; frames are mainly one over one and two over two timber sash. A small window over the first floor has a semi-circular headed opening and has a six over four timber sash frame. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; the eaves overhang slightly and the rendered chimneystacks have corbelled caps with tall clay pots. The house is well set back behind a curved and rendered gate screen with square gate pillars with wrought-iron gates.
- Loreto Convent, house, 1760–1780 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement former house over basement, built c.1770, now in use as a convent. The Loreto convent moved to the building in 1850 a chapel, conservatory and a large accommodation wing were added shortly after remodelling the building in Tudor Gothic Style. Various schools shared the site between 1854 and 1988. The building has a roughly ‘Z’-shape plan. The building is rendered with moulded quoins. A projecting flat-roofed open porch with castellated parapet sits over a flight of stone steps. The large opening is Tudor-arched and to the castellated parapet are tall stone finials. The steps rise to the panelled double front doors which have margined sidelights and decorative leaded glass fanlight all set within a Tudor-arched opening. Window openings are flat-headed with drip-mouldings with stops. Frames are one over one timber sash. A high decorative castellated parapet completely conceals the roof; rainwater goods are a mixture of cast-iron and uPVC. Rendered chimneystacks have decorative castellated caps and clay pots. The chapel is designed in Gothic Revival style and is constructed in rock-faced granite. The conservatory is designed in Tudor Gothic style and is circular in plan. It is constructed in cast-iron with much decorative embellishment; the conical roof is surmounted by a small cross. Internally there is a large lounge with a fine Georgian plaster ceiling. The convent is set within a small estate.
- Carrigbrae House, house, 1815–1820 · Regional interest
Description
Detached seven-bay two-storey former house, built 1816. In 1838 the house was used as a bathing lodge and in 1951 it was converted to a school. It was remodelled in a somewhat Italianate fashion, c.1870. To the rear south are a series of c.1970's flat-roofed additions. The building is rendered with moulded quoins. A central gabled bay projects forward slightly; to the centre of this is a colonnade which supports a flat-roofed projection, the roof of which is a balcony with replacement wrought-iron guardrail. The arrangement sits over the panelled door which has a plain fanlight; the opening is set within a semi-circular headed arched opening. Window openings are flat-headed to ground floor, segmental-headed to the first floor and semi-circular headed to first floor of the projecting bay; above this is a projecting cornice which is supported on console brackets. All have one over one timber sash frames. The hipped roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; eaves of the main roof and verges or the gable overhang slightly and are bracketed. Chimneystacks have plain copestones and clay pots. The building is set within extensive school grounds, with 20th Century school buildings to the north and west.
- Christ Church (Bray), church/chapel, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multiple-bay single-storey Gothic revival Church of Ireland church, built 1863, with spire added 1870. The church is constructed in rubble rock-faced granite with smooth granite dressings, bevelled base course, buttresses and moulded drip stones to some windows. The pitched roof is slated and has stone parapets with cross finial to one end. The double timber sheeted front door is set within a gothic arch opening. The four stage tower and spire are decorated in similar style to the church and are complete with gablets, pinnacles, lucarnes and buttresses. The nave has six paired clerestory lancet windows and a geometric tracery window while the side aisles have geometric tracery windows. The east gable has a large geometric tracery window while that to the west gable has three paired geometric tracery windows. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The church is set with its own grounds which are enclosed by a low part rubble and part rendered wall with decorative iron carriage gates. Internally the church is in completely original condition. Gothic arched colonnades separate the side aisles and the nave. Altar rails, altar with stone and glass mosaic reredos, pulpit, all in original condition and are all are excellent examples of craft work. Figurative leaded glass depicting various biblical scenes is featured in many windows. There are a number of war memorials.
- Pembroke Lodge, house, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached four-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1868. The basement is finished in painted lined render with stone dressings while the upper floors are constructed in facing brick with a decorative brick eaves course with brackets and diamond pattern recesses, sandstone string courses and decorative sandstone drip mouldings above some of the ground floor openings. A short flight of steps rises to the recessed porch; cast-iron balustrades continue around to enclose the area; the steps are paired with the neighbouring house. The open-fronted porch is flanked with pilasters with floral caps. The front door is set at right angles and therefore slightly concealed within the porch; it is panelled. To one side is a canted single storey over basement bay with a hipped lead covered roof. Windows to the bay are flat-headed one over one timber sash. A further ground floor window is semi-circular headed and is also framed with pilasters with floral caps. First floor window openings are segmental-headed and have two over two timber sash frames. One chimneystack is rendered while the other is in brick; both have corbelled caps and clay pots. The pitched roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; overhanging eaves are bracketed. The house shares a forecourt with its neighbour and is slightly set back from the road behind a high rubble granite wall with wrought-iron gate.
- Lansdowne House, house, 1865–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached four-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1868. The basement is finished in painted lined render with stone dressings while the upper floors are constructed in facing brick with a decorative brick eaves course with brackets and diamond pattern recesses, sandstone string courses and decorative sandstone drip mouldings above some of the ground floor openings. A short flight of steps rises to the recessed porch; cast-iron balustrades continue around to enclose the area; the steps are paired with the neighbouring house. The open-fronted porch is flanked with pilasters with floral caps. The front door is set at right angles and therefore slightly concealed within the porch; it is panelled. To one side is a canted single storey over basement bay with a hipped, lead covered, roof. Windows to the bay are flat-headed one over one timber sash. A further ground floor window is semi-circular headed and is also framed with pilasters with floral caps. First floor window openings are segmental-headed and have two over two timber sash frames. One chimneystack is rendered while the other is in brick; both have corbelled caps and clay pots. The pitched roof is finished with slate and cast-iron rainwater goods; overhanging eaves are bracketed. The house shares a forecourt with its neighbour and is slightly set back from the road behind a high rubble granite wall with wrought-iron gate.
- Glendair, house, 1895–1915 · Regional interest
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Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1905. The house is constructed in red brick with brick decoration, granite dressings and a coursed rock-faced base. The centrally placed part glazed front door is panelled and sits within a segmental-arched opening, all recessed within a lean-to porch with a decorative timber front screen. To the south of the front façade is a projecting two-storey square gabled bay while to the north is a two-storey projecting ‘double bay’; that to the front is canted and has a hipped roof. Window openings are segmental arch-headed and frames are one over one timber sash. The hipped roof is covered with natural slate and is finished with crested ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are in brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house faces King Edward Road and is well set back behind decorative wrought-iron railings with square granite gate pillars with pyramidal caps.
- Alderbrook, house, 1895–1915 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1905. The house is constructed in red brick with brick decoration, granite dressings and a coursed rock-faced base. The centrally placed part glazed front door is panelled and sits within a segmental-arched opening, all recessed within a lean-to porch with a decorative timber front screen. To the south of the front façade is a projecting two-storey square hipped bay on which sits a single-storey square bay with hipped roof. To the north is a canted single-storey bay with hipped roof. Window openings are segmental arch-headed and frames are timber casements. The hipped roof is covered with natural slate and is finished with crested ridge tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are in brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house faces King Edward Road and is well set back behind decorative wrought-iron railings with wrought-iron gate pillars.
- Ard Soluis, house, 1895–1915 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multiple-bay two-storey house, built c.1905. The house is finished in render with mock timber framing with vertical hung rosemary tiles and sits on a coursed rubble granite base. The entrance is to the north-west façade. The north east façade has two projecting bays which enclose a small open yard. Window openings are of various sizes and are flat-headed with fixed and casement timber windows. The hipped roof is finished with rosemary tiles and cast-iron rainwater goods. The tall chimneystacks are brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is set at right angles to King Edward Road and it is set back behind a low granite wall with square gate pillars and replacement wrought-iron gates.
- Ard na Gréine, house, 1895–1915 · Regional interest
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Detached five-bay two-storey house, built c.1905. The house is constructed in red brick with some vertical hung rosemary tiles. A bracketed lean-to porch roof sits over the part-glazed panelled front door; this is flanked by small square windows with decorative leaded panes. To the immediate south side is a canted oriel timber window supported on timber brackets, while to the far south is a recessed bay. The northern side is formed with paired gables. Window openings are of varying size and frames are either timber casement or fixed lights. The window above the door has a distinctive decorative moulded surround. The hipped roof is covered with rosemary tiles and is finished with cast-iron rainwater goods; it has overhanging eaves and bargeboards. The chimneystack is set to the rear of the house and has a corbelled cap; it is pot-less. The house faces the road and is set behind a low brick wall with square gate pillars and wrought-iron gates.
- Ardcairn, house, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
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Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1890. The house is finished in render with moulded dressings. The panelled double front door has a plain fanlight set within a segmental-arched opening and is flanked with stylised pilasters with outsized console brackets. Window openings are flat-headed and have moulded surrounds; those to the ground floor have a shield decoration over. The window opening over the front door has paired frames and each frame is flanked by plain pilasters with console brackets; the opening in turn is flanked with stylised pilasters. To the north façade is a large two-storey canted bay. The roof is interestingly constructed using copper. Chimneystacks are rendered with moulded caps and clay pots. The house faces the road and is set back behind a low granite plinth with wrought-iron railings and gate and square brick pillars.
- Cairness, house, 1875–1880 · Regional interest
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Detached three-bay two-storey house, built 1878. The house is finished in roughcast render with granite dressings. Although composed of various wings each with its own roof the foot print is approximately rectangular. The timber panelled double front doors are recessed within a flat-roofed porch with a Tudor-arched opening. Window openings are of varying size and are all flat-headed, some with stone mullions and transoms; window frames are timber, some fixed lights and the remainder sliding sash. Some windows are formed as gabled half-dormers. The hipped and part-gabled roof is covered with natural blue-black slate with two decorative Westmoreland slate bands. Rainwater goods are cast-iron and the eaves are bracketed. Chimneystacks are granite with corbelled caps and mixed clay pots. The house is well set back behind a low stone wall with replacement wrought-iron gates.
- Abingdon, house, 1890–1910 · Regional interest
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Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1900. The house is constructed in red brick with granite dressings. The panelled front door is recessed within a lean-to timber porch. To the north side are two two-storey canted bays with hipped roofs. Window openings have segmental arch heads with timber sash frames. The hipped roof is finished with natural slate, eaves course and cast-iron rainwater goods; the chimneystack is in brick with a corbelled cap and clay pots. The house faces the road and is well set back behind a granite wall with castellated coping and wrought-iron railings.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Terrace comprised of four matching two-bay one and a half-storey houses, built c.1880. The house to the eastern end has a large, flat-roofed, two-storey rear extension of c.1985. The front elevation is in brown-coloured brick with red brick as dressings and string courses, and a stone base course, whilst the east elevation is in rubble stone with brick dressings, and the rear elevation largely finished in unpainted roughcast and render. The overhanging gable-ended pitched roof is slated and has decorative bargeboards, Velux windows and brick chimneystacks. The chimneystacks are not identical, those to the west somewhat plainer. The entrances have a mixture of timber and timber and glazed doorways, only one of which appears to be original. Over each entrance is a slated hood supported on decorative timber brackets. The windows are mainly segmental-headed with two over two timber sash, and replacement top-hung timber frames. The upper floor windows to the front are set within gabled half dormers. Granite sills. The rainwater goods are mainly cast-iron. The terrace fronts directly onto a narrow secluded lane.
- House, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Terrace comprised of three similar but non-identical two-bay one and a half-storey houses, built c.1880, with one property now in use as an office. The front elevation is in brown-coloured brick with red brick as dressings and a stone base course, whilst the north and south elevations are in rubble stone with brick dressings, and the rear elevation largely finished in unpainted render. The overhanging gable-ended pitched roof is slated and has decorative bargeboards, Velux windows and brick chimneystacks. The chimneystacks are not identical, those to the south somewhat plainer. The entrances have a mixture of timber and timber and glazed doors, all of which appear to be replacements. Above each door is a plain rectangular fanlight and above again is a slated hood supported on decorative timber brackets. The entrance to the central property is set within a shallow full-height projecting bay. The windows are mainly segmental-headed with replacement top-hung timber frames. The upper floor windows to the front are set within gabled half dormers, with that to the central property having a moulded granite crest. Granite sills. The rainwater goods are a mixture of cast-iron and uPVC. The terrace fronts onto a road.
- Bray Town Hall and Market House, town/county hall, 1875–1885 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey town hall and market house, built 1879-82; dated 1881. It replaced an earlier market house which was located at the north end of the town. The building is constructed in red brick with mock timber framing to projecting first floor bays and gables. The building is long and narrow with the taller front section facing into Main Street. The front entrance was open but is now filled with a replacement part glazed timber; the original wrought-iron gates are inscribed 1881. At ground floor to either long side are recessed glazed panels while at first floor windows are generally within projecting canted or square oriels which are finished with mock framing. The pitched roof is covered with rosemary tiles and the front section is surmounted by a tall copper-clad fleche complete with clock face. Rainwater goods are cast-iron. The gables to the north front are finished with bas-relief carvings of coats of arms. The building occupies a prominent position at the junction of Killarney Road, Vevay Road and Main Street.
- Brabazon Fountain, fountain, 1880–1885 · Regional interest
Description
Detached monument with fountain, erected 1884. Partly replaced, 1998. The fountain is constructed in granite and depicts a rampant wyvern holding a shield motif derived from the arms of former Reginald Brabazon, Lord Ardee, the owner of much of the Bray estate at that time. The wyvern stands in a decorative stone "bowl" which in turn stands on an octagonal plinth. The monument is prominently sited in front of the town hall and market house.
- Saint Patrick's National School, industrial school, 1890–1895 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multiple-bay two-storey industrial school built in 1892 as Meath Industrial School for Girls and subsequently adapted as the Royal Drummond Institution in 1917 and as a national school in 1946. The building is finished in red brick to the ground floor and with render to the first floor and mock half timbering to the gables. Either side of the front façade are two-storey projecting gabled bays. The front double doors have a plain fanlight over and are set within a segmental arch headed opening; this is flanked by sidelights which also have a segmental arch headed opening. Above is a projecting gabled two-storey bay which is supported on plain concrete columns; this is surmounted by an open copper clad bell tower. To the first floor is an inscription, "Scoil Náisiúnta Pádraig Naomhtha/1946", flanked by decorative panels. Window openings are either flat-headed or with segmental arch heads. Multiple pane replacement windows are uPVC. To the rear is a large modern extension. The hipped roof is finished with natural slate with plain red clay ridge tiles. Chimneystacks are in brick with corbelled caps and clay pots. The school faces the road but is well set back behind wrought-iron railings.
- Belmont House, house, 1870–1890 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1880. The house is finished in roughcast render. It is one of a pair of unmatched semi-detached houses. The panelled timber door is to the north façade and has a plain sidelights and decorative fanlight set within a segmental-headed arched opening. To the west side is a single-storey canted bay with a hipped roof. The east façade faces the road and may originally have contained the front door. Windows openings are flat-headed and either one over one, two over two or six over six timber sash frames. The pitched roof covering is not visible from the road. Rainwater goods are cast-iron and chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is set at right angles to the road and is slightly set back behind a recent tall rendered wall which has a glass brick panel.
- Erin Cottage, house, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached five-bay single-storey house, built c.1860. The house is finished in painted render; it is double-piled. It is one of a pair of unmatched semi-detached houses. The replacement timber panelled door has plain sidelights and fanlight and is set within an elliptical arch-headed opening. Window openings are flat-headed with six over six timber sash frames. The pitched roof is double-piled with the rear section higher than that to the front; it is covered with natural slate. Chimneystacks are rendered with slightly corbelled caps and clay pots. The house is slightly set back behind wrought-iron railings and a matching gate with square gate pillars and pyramidal caps. The house faces the road.
- Parknasilla House, house, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay two-storey house constructed c.1890. The house is constructed in red brick with decorative brick dressings and is set on a coursed rock-faced granite plinth. To the north side is a recent two-storey extension. The timber front door has plain sidelights and fanlight and is set within an elliptical arch-headed opening. To the north side is a two-storey projecting gabled bay while to the south is a single-storey square bay with a hipped roof. Window openings vary between elliptical-headed to pointed arch-headed to flat-headed and all have one over one timber sash frames. The pitched roof has cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces the road and is slightly set back behind a recent granite wall with a castellated coping.
- Claragh, house, 1880–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1890. A flight of stone steps rises to the lean-to porch which covers the front door. The basement of the house is finished in render while the upper floors are constructed in brick with decorative brick and some stone dressings. Windows include a mixture of elliptical arch-headed, flat-headed and roundel openings with mainly one over one timber sash frames. The pitched roof has cast-iron rainwater goods and is covered with rosemary tiles with crested ridge tiles; eaves and verges are overhanging with decorative bargeboards. The squat chimneystack has a corbelled cap and clay pots. The house sits on a rise overlooking and facing the road and is set back behind large bushes.
- Building misc, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Detached two-bay two-storey former bath house, built 1861. The bath house was constructed by John Kelly and provided hot, cold and open sea baths. The bath house closed in 1954. To the north side is an enclosed rear yard. The building now is boarded up and appears to be unused. The building is finished in render with stone quoins. The front façade is pedimented, with plain pilasters framing the ground floor and block and start quoins flanking the first floor; between ground and first floor is a moulded projecting string course. Window openings are flat-headed and are all boarded over. The pitched roof is finished with artificial slate and uPVC rainwater goods.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the hipped roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of a timber and glazed door with narrow sidelights and segmental-headed fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking. James Joyce lived in this property between 1887 and 1891.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of a timber and glazed door with narrow sidelights and segmental-headed fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of a timber and glazed door with narrow sidelights and segmental-headed fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of a timber and glazed door with narrow sidelights and segmental-headed fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of a timber and glazed door with narrow sidelights and segmental-headed fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of a timber and glazed door with narrow sidelights and segmental-headed fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and filled with replacement metal frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860, and divided into two apartments. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the front of the building, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance consists of two timber and glazed doors with rectangular fanlights. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The building faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- House, 1855–1865 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace single-bay three-storey house, one of a largely uniform row of eight, built in 1860. A veranda and first floor Regency style balcony spans the south elevation, continuing across the whole grouping. The veranda has a low rendered wall with simple railings and steps, and slender iron columns with brackets support the balcony. The balcony itself has decorative geometric Chinoiserie railings. The façade is finished in painted lined render, whilst the hipped roof is covered in artificial slate and has an overhang supported on paired brackets, and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The entrance, which is to the west elevation, consists of a timber and glazed door with a small hood supported on decorative brackets, and a segmental-headed fanlight above. The windows are flat-headed and filled with two over two timber sash frames. A glazed door to the first floor leads onto the balcony. Painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The property faces onto Bray’s grass-covered esplanade, but is separated from it by a small private space now mainly used for car-parking.
- Bray Martello Tower, martello tower, 1800–1805 · Regional interest
Description
Detached multiple-bay two-storey former Martello tower, built 1804-5, and now in use as a private residence. The building is constructed in coursed granite. The circular tower comprises of a high battered granite wall with small plain defensive openings. It is now surmounted by a glazed "drum" with a glazed conical roof. The tower overlooks the shoreline and site on a bailey-like artificial mound which is contained by a battered stone wall.
- Saint Canice, house, 1935–1940 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay single-storey house, built 1937. The house is finished in render. The front replacement panelled door is flanked by two wide multiple pane uPVC windows and all are set within a recessed bay with a plain flat-roofed concrete porch roof which is supported on two plain concrete columns. The porch roof extends either side to form the flat roofs of canted projecting bays; each canted bay sits forward of a slightly projecting square bay. All windows are flat-headed with uPVC replacement frames. The roof is flat and chimneystacks are rendered with clay pots. The house sits on a rise facing and overlooking the promenade behind a tall stone wall.
- Seadeco, house, 1920–1940 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay single-storey house, built c.1930. The house is finished in render. The front replacement panelled door is flanked by two wide multiple pane uPVC windows and all are set within a recessed bay with a plain flat-roofed concrete porch roof which is supported on two plain concrete columns. The porch roof extends either side to form the flat roofs of canted projecting bays; each canted bay sits forward of a slightly projecting square bay. All windows are flat-headed with uPVC replacement frames. The roof is flat and chimneystacks are rendered with clay pots. The house sits on a rise facing and overlooking the promenade behind a tall stone wall and garage.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1862. The house is constructed in brick with moulded quoins and rusticated render to the basement level. A short flight of stone steps rise to the panelled front door which has free standing columns, which along with respondent pilasters, support a projecting cornice; there is a plain fanlight over and all is set within a semi-circular-headed opening; this is in a slightly recessed bay. Window openings are a mixture of flat-headed and segmental-headed with either one over one or two over two timber sash frames. To the rear (east) there is a canted three-storey bay and some tripartite windows with frames as before. The hipped roof is finished with natural slate and cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods; the overhanging eaves have paired moulded brackets. Rendered chimneystacks have plain copestones and clay pots. The house is set on a slight rise with the rear overlooking the promenade; it is accessed from a short private cul-de-sac to the front west side.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1862. The house is constructed in brick with moulded quoins and rusticated render to the basement level. To the north side is a small single-storey modern extension. A short flight of stone steps rise to the panelled front door which has free standing columns, which along with respondent pilasters, support a projecting cornice; there is a plain fanlight over and all is set within a semi-circular-headed opening; this is in a slightly recessed bay. Window openings are a mixture of flat-headed and segmental-headed with either one over one or two over two timber sash frames. To the rear (east) there is a canted three-storey bay and some tripartite windows with frames as before. The hipped roof is finished with natural slate and cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods; the overhanging eaves have paired moulded brackets. Rendered chimneystacks have plain copestones and clay pots. The house is set on a slight rise with the rear overlooking the promenade; it is accessed from a short private cul-de-sac to the front (west) side.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1862. The house is constructed in brick with moulded quoins, rusticated render to the basement level and a moulded string course above the second floor window openings to front. To the north side is a small single-storey modern extension. To the basement level there is a small hipped roof single-storey extension. A short flight of stone steps rise to the panelled front door which has free standing columns, which along with respondent pilasters, support a projecting cornice; there is a plain fanlight over and all is set within a semi-circular-headed opening; this is in a slightly recessed bay. Window openings are a mixture of flat-headed and segmental headed openings with either one over one or two over two timber sash frames. To the rear (east) there is a canted three-storey bay and some tripartite windows with frames as before. The hipped roof is finished with artificial slate and uPVC rainwater goods; the eaves overhang. Rendered chimneystacks have plain copestones and clay pots. The house is set on a slight rise with the rear overlooking the promenade; it is accessed from a short private cul-de-sac to the front (west) side and sits behind a wrought iron railing.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Semi-detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built 1862. The house is constructed in brick with moulded quoins, rusticated render to the basement level and a moulded string course above the second floor window openings to front. To the north side is a small single-storey modern extension. A short flight of stone steps rise to the panelled front door which has free standing columns, which along with respondent pilasters, support a projecting cornice; there is a plain fanlight over and all is set within a semi-circular-headed opening; this is in a slightly recessed bay. Window openings are a mixture of flat-headed and segmental-headed with either one over one or two over two timber sash frames. To the rear (east) there is a canted three-storey bay and some tripartite windows with frames as before. The hipped roof is finished with artificial slate and uPVC rainwater goods; the eaves overhang. Rendered chimneystacks have plain copestones and clay pots. The house is set on a slight rise with the rear overlooking the promenade; it is accessed from a short private cul-de-sac to the front west side and sits behind a wrought iron railing.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay three-storey former house, built 1861, converted to a hotel c.1920 and now in use as a public house. Two upper floors are constructed in brick with granite quoins and moulded pilasters while the ground floor is finished in rusticated render. To the east and west elevations there is a recent uPVC conservatory. When converted to use as a hotel early in the 20th century the main entrance moved from the west to the south façade. The panelled double front door is framed with a recent projecting pedimented door surround with paired columns. The south elevation is framed with giant order pilasters with floor height pilasters between windows. Window openings are a mixture of flat-headed and segmental arch-headed with two over two and one over one timber sash frames. Window openings to the south elevation have a variety of moulded pedimented dressings, with a moulded string course above the second floor windows to the south and west elevations. The roof is finished with natural slate with cast-iron rainwater goods; the overhanging eaves is bracketed with cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered with corbelled caps and clay pots. The building faces onto a road but with patio areas to east, west and south.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house, one of a largely identical group of four, built in 1862. The façade is finished in painted render with moulded quoins, projecting eaves course, and simple moulded surrounds to the openings. The gable-ended pitched roof is slated and has rendered chimneystacks, one of which is shared. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door, segmental fanlight, and decorative brackets supporting a plain entablature. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. The house faces out onto the seafront road, but is separated from it by a garden which is enclosed by a rendered wall with cast-iron gates.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced three-bay two-storey house, one of a largely identical group of four, built in 1862. The façade is finished in painted render with hood mouldings on brackets to the ground floor windows, and a projecting eaves course. The pitched roof is slated and has shared rendered chimneystacks. The entrance consists of a replacement timber door and plain segmental fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. The house faces out onto the seafront road, but is separated from it by a garden which is enclosed by a low rendered wall with hedges beyond, and a cast-iron gate.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced three-bay two-storey house, one of a largely identical group of four, built in 1862. The façade is finished in unpainted render, with hood mouldings on brackets to the ground floor windows and a projecting eaves course. The pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has shared rendered chimneystacks. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door and plain segmental fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. The house faces out onto the seafront road, but is separated from it by a garden which is enclosed by a rendered wall with cast-iron gate.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced three-bay two-storey house, one of a largely identical group of four, built in 1862. The façade is finished in unpainted render with moulded quoins, projecting eaves course, and simple moulded surrounds to the openings. The pitched roof is slated and has shared rendered chimneystacks. The entrance consists of a largely glazed replacement timber door, segmental fanlight, and decorative brackets supporting a plain entablature. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. The house faces out onto the seafront road, but is separated from it by a garden which is enclosed by a rendered wall with cast-iron gates.
- Saint Theresa's, house, 1860–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced four-bay three-storey former house built c.1870, now in use as a nursing home. The building is finished in render. A short flight of steps, with cast-iron guard rails, rises to the panelled front door; this is flanked by panelled pilasters with console brackets which support a projecting cornice. Sidelight and the fanlight are plain and all is set within a semi-circular-headed opening which has a raised moulded surround which in turn has a projecting cornice with console brackets. To one side is a canted bay, which is single-storey over basement. Window openings are flat-headed with one over one uPVC frames. Second floor windows have projecting semi-circular arch headed pediments supported on console brackets while the third floor has similar but simplified dressings. The pitched roof is finished with slate and has cast-iron rainwater goods and a bracketed overhanging eaves. The building is road fronted.
- House, 1860–1865 · Regional interest
Description
A terrace of eight four-bay two-storey over basement houses, built 1863. The houses are finished in render with moulded dressings. Each pair of houses share a wide stair with cast-iron guard rails. The stone steps rise to the panelled front door which is flanked with panelled pilasters with console brackets; above is a plain fanlight and all is set within a semi-circular arched headed opening. To one side is a single-storey over basement canted bay. Windows are flat-headed with two over two frames; frames are a mixture of timber sash, timber top hung and uPVC. Roofs are pitched, double-piled, and are finished with a mixture of natural and artificial slate. Some chimneystacks are missing but those remaining are rendered with clay pots. The terrace is road fronted.
- Avera, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height, hipped roof canted bay, with a full-height, hipped-roof square bay with bevelled corners to the south elevation. The bay to the front has been extended at basement level, with large ‘patio’ doors to the extension itself. The façade is finished in painted render with moulded quoins and projecting string courses to the full-height bay to the south. The slated hipped roof has a slight overhang and a rendered chimneystack with pronounced corbelling. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a rectangular fanlight. The entrance is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a garden which is enclosed by a rendered wall with decorative cast-iron railings and matching gates.
- Innisfree House, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the slated pitched roof has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack with pronounced corbelling. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have two over two timber sash frames with some others with replacement timber frames with top-hung openers. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a garden which is enclosed by a rendered wall with decorative cast-iron railings and matching gate.
- Edenvale, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay which was extended c.1990 at basement level, with large ‘patio’ doors to the extension itself. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the slated pitched roof has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps abut those of the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto the seafront road, but is separated from it by a relatively large forecourt / garden.
- Montrose, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack with pronounced corbelling. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with wrought-iron railings. The steps are abutted by those of the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a driveway and small garden.
- House, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack with corbelling. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement sash frames, which may be aluminium. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- House, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement top-hung timber frames. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- House, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack. The high level entrance consists of a partly glazed timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- Sontana, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack. The high level entrance consists of a partly glazed timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- House, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared rendered chimneystack. The high level entrance consists of a panelled timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- Bayswell, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve, built in 1859. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared brick chimneystack. The high level entrance consists of a partly glazed replacement timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are shared with the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- Rath Talbot, house, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve built in 1859, now in use as a guest house and restaurant. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay. The façade is finished in painted render, whilst the pitched roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and a shared brick chimneystack. The high level entrance consists of a partly glazed replacement timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a plain rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps are abutted by the steps of the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames. One of the basement windows has been made into a door. Modern signage to the canted bay and to the entrance. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- House, 1855–1860 · Regional interest
Description
End-of-terrace two-bay two-storey over basement house, one of a largely identical row of twelve built in 1859, now in use as a house and a restaurant. To the front elevation there is a full-height hipped roof canted bay, whilst to the rear there is a two-storey return. The façade is finished in painted render, with ‘hood’ mouldings to some of the windows to the north elevation. There is a c.1990s awning above the basement level to the front and north elevations. The hipped roof is covered in artificial slate and has a slight overhang and rendered chimneystacks. The high level entrance consists of a partly glazed replacement timber door, jambs with decorative brackets, and a rectangular fanlight; it is reached via a long flight of stone steps with decorative wrought-iron railings. The steps abut those of the neighbouring property. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames and painted stone sills. One of the windows to the basement level of the canted bay has been made into a doorway. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces out onto a seafront road, but is separated from it by a tarmaced forecourt.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC and two over two timber sash frames and painted stone sills. uPVC rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a partly glazed replacement timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames and painted stone sills. uPVC rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement top-hung timber frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement top-hung timber frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a mainly glazed replacement uPVC door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a replacement uPVC door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement uPVC sash frames and stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have plain sash frames and painted stone sills. Cast-iron rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble, with raised pointing and painted brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement top-hung timber frames and painted stone sills. Metal rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
- House, 1850–1870 · Regional interest
Description
Terraced two-bay two-storey house, built c.1860 as one of a uniform mews of fourteen properties. The ground floor level of the front façade is faced in granite rubble with brick dressings to the openings. The first floor level is in brick with a projecting string course and a bracketed eaves course. The slated roof is pitched and has a shared rendered chimneystack. The entrance consists of a panelled timber door with plain semi-circular fanlight. The windows are flat-headed and have replacement timber frames and painted stone sills. Metal rainwater goods. The house faces directly onto a relatively narrow private laneway.
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Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility moderately high, moderately low, low, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground and water.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3360 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Bray with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Wicklow.
The townland
- Name
- Bray · Bré
- Area
- 1,691,940 m² (169.19 ha, 418.09 acres)
- Civil parish
- Bray, and its townlands
- Barony
- Rathdown
- Electoral division
- Bray No. 2, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Bray No. 2 electoral division: 6,898 people in 2,494 households; 65% of households own their home; 14% of homes were built since 2001; 6% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 1% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Bray Commons, Killarney, Little Bray, Newcourt, Oldcourt
- Placenames
- Bray on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.