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Veranda living in Co Leitrim
If you plan to build a house using an innovative design and materials, the chances are some things may not go as planned. Phil Byrne and Marie O’Kelly share what they learned from their Co Leitrim build. Overview Site cost: €60,000 Professional fees: €48,000 House and studio building cost: €287,000 Pod building cost: €40,000 Interiors: €90,000 Current value as renovation project: €385,000 Potential value post […] More
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The Minimalist Co Antrim Home
Even though Catherine and John Reilly’s design is a minimalist one, they managed to cram just about everything they ever wanted in a home. In this article Catherine and John explain how they built their own home, including: Overview House size: 3,000sqftPlot size: 1 acreBuild cost: £330,000EPC: B with SAP rating of 85. Architect’s note: […] More
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in Block, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterOpen plan extension and renovation in 1900s home
Deirdre and Frank Spillane’s renovation project in Co Antrim saw many of the things they liked in their previous home replicated. “It all started four years ago. Even though we were living in a fabulous home at the time, it was too small – we had a third baby on the way and simply needed […] More
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in Choosing windows and doors, Design, ICF, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two Storey, UlsterOpen Plan House in Co. Antrim
Highly glazed, well proportioned, angular designs have some very exciting qualities, lending homes a truly contemporary feel. But living in a house like this can take some getting used to, as Craig and Clare Adair of Co Antrim found out. In this article we cover: House size: 206 sqmSite size: 512 sqmEPC: 82 (B) “We’d always dreamed of […] More
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in Block, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterFrom Australia to Antrim
How James and Rhea Kipling of Co Antrim undertook a light filled renovation project upon returning home from Australia. In this article, James and Rhea cover: House size before: 214 sqmHouse size after: 227 sqmPlot size: 280 sqmBuild cost: £50,000 including kitchen and landscapingHouse value: in the region of £400,000 “Our family home here in […] More
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in Cost 200-300, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Timber Frame, Two Storey, UlsterBuying a House To Renovate
Thinking of buying a house to renovate? Here’s an architect-led project that lays out how to do it on a budget. In this article we cover: Overview Original house: 120 sqmExtension: 24.5 sqmPurchase cost (2012): £140,000Construction cost: £36,000Total project cost: £58,000 including professional and application fees, kitchen and bathrooms, finishes, full garden works, lighting, appliances, etc.House value: £250,000 Thinking of buying […] More
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Sloping house with a view
A successful renovation and extension transformed this sloping house into one that makes the most of its Co Antrim views. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 138 sqmHouse size after: 222 sqmPlot size: 3,575 sqmWalls: mainly existing 100mm cavity walls which were continued; all pumped with EPS insulation beads to achieve a U-value of 0.28W/sqmKRoof: 500mm fibreglass […] More
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Contemporary bungalow makeover
This contemporary bungalow makeover in Co Antrim features floor to ceiling glazing, a new balcony and zinc finishes. In this article we cover: What happens when you love where you live but yearn for a different style of home? Janet and Stephen Montgomery of Co Antrim adopted a contemporary bungalow makeover. House size before: 203 sqm […] More
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Zero carbon home in Co Antrim
This zero carbon home in Co Antrim benefited from a government grant and a big investment in insulation and airtightness. In this article we cover: House size: 165sqm/ 1,850sqftPlot size: 630sqm / 6,800sqftBuild cost: approx. £90/sqft including high specification envelope, finishes, demolition of existing building and external landscaping/plantingConstruction: timber frameEPC rating before installation of PV panels: A (93) At […] More
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in Block, Case Studies, New Build, Planning red flags, Projects, Self-build Projects, Site assessment, Two Storey, UlsterNarrow and sloping site for Co Antrim home
John and Susan Black of Co Antrim had a narrow and sloping site, yet they still managed to build their dream home. In this article we cover: Being granted planning permission is, in most cases, a cause to celebrate. However for John and Susan it was a bit of an anti-climax as they soon realised […] More
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in Block, Case Studies, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterThe sky’s the limit
What can you do with a 20-year-old conservatory, a previous kitchen extension and a fair dose of imagination? For Michael and Rita Mooney of South Belfast the answer consisted of doubling the roof height with a cathedral ceiling and installing the very latest in home building technology. [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC” opened=”true”] Build type: masonry, […] More
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The accidental self-builder
Building on a sloping site is difficult enough, which is why losing your main contractor midway through the project probably would send most people running to find a new one. Instead, Robin Wilson saw this as his opportunity to take the reins of the build and finish it off himself. In this article we cover: […] More
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