Glen Cottage, Rocky Valley Drive, Glencormac, Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, A98 N763, Ireland

Glen Cottage is a captivating three-bedroom detached home on approximately half an acre of delightful gardens, where roses, rhododendrons, and Japanese maples flourish around sun-dappled lawns, combining country cottage charm with sophisticated interior design to create a residence of flair and distinction. Convenient to Bray's amenities, an elevated setting of 110 m above sea level between Enniskerry and Kilmacanogue affords panoramic views out to Irish Sea, framed by Bray Head and the Little Sugarloaf, especially appreciated from the living room, principal bedroom, and study windows. Exuding character externally, the interior blends such traditional features as vaulted timber-panelled ceilings with tiled and hardwood floor finishes, contemporary bathrooms, premium Miele integrated kitchen appliances, and a clever hobby craft/utility room in bespoke hardwood.

Approached from Rocky Valley Drive via electric gates, on entering Glen Cottage's hall and stepping through into the living room one is immediately impressed - a deep picture window furnished with media console shelving encourages a visitor to linger by the fireplace before stepping through into the dual-aspect dining area with its fine bay-window overlooking the garden, and patio doors lending direct access to a terrace and pond- side decking, a lovely spot for al fresco dining with family and friends. Intercommunicating with both reception rooms is the custom fitted kitchen, a cook's delight equipped with Miele appliances and a polished granite work surface, above which is access to a climate-controlled wine store. A long atrium gallery features a colourful ceiling stained-glass installation hand made by a prize-winning artist. The light-filled gallery leads past a guest cloakroom to the three bedrooms, two of which sit either side of a contemporary Jacuzzi bathroom. The principal bedroom suite is a haven of tranquillity where the windows offer enticing early morning sea views, and a curved screen wall reveals a walk-in dressing area, in turn leading to an ensuite steam shower room. The most panoramic views are enjoyed by stepping through an archway to the study, where a door opens to the front garden.

This is a great place in which to live, minutes' drive from Bray dart and city-bound buses, readily accessible off the N11/M11/M50 corridor, 33 minutes to the airport, yet nestling in scenic countryside close to Sugarloaf mountains, moments away from Sally Gap and Wicklow Mountains with its nearby lakes, world-renowned Powerscourt Gardens, the highest waterfall in Ireland, and dog-friendly walks along the Dargle River. In addition to Bray town's retail, leisure, and educational amenities there is a wide range of sporting, athletic, health, and leisure activity to avail of as part of the welcoming communities of Kilmacanogue and Enniskerry. One of the several championship golf courses in the vicinity may hold appeal, as might active sailing and tennis clubs in Bray. Hill-walking and forest trails abound locally, of which Carrigoona Commons with its breath-taking views towering over Bray Bay within just a couple of minutes' walk. For more sedentary enjoyment and retail therapy, Avoca Handweavers, the Sugar Tree Café, and the Fern House Restaurant is temptingly within walking distance.