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West Donegal home with panoramic view
The owners had had a second home in this part of West Donegal since the 1960s and wanted to continue holidaying there with their children and grandchildren. Their property extended to include almost ten acres. This part of Donegal, one of the most densely populated rural landscapes in Europe, is characterised by a distinct development […] More
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Former Fermanagh church extended & renovated
The former Tattykeeran Church originally dates back to 1814 and has been beautifully and sympathetically restored, converted and extended by the present owners over the last ten years to now provide what can only be described as a truly exceptional and unique family home. In this article, you will find: The main body of the original […] More
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in Block, Cost 200-300, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Two StoreyNorth facing extension
How do you get your house to change direction, get it to move so that it’s angled towards the sun and views? Insert roller blades underneath? Glenna Woods and Gerry Warnock of Co Dublin found a way to design their way out of this structural problem. Whilst building your house to face the road has […] More
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in Block, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Featured, Podcast, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterFamily ties
Strengthening bonds within a family often involves gatherings for special events, perhaps even a joint holiday or two. Brothers-in-law Ryan Livendale and Callum Scott cemented their relationship with a slightly more unconventional approach… In this article Ryan and Callum share how they tackled the semi-detached replacement house to live in side by side, including: House […] More
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in Block, Case Studies, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Two Storey, UlsterCulture shock
Moving to another country can be an upheaval, and with housing style varying greatly from area to area, let alone from country to country, finding your bearings isn’t always easy. Especially when you’re looking for something reminiscent of your homeland to move into… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Bungalow size: 125 sqm Extension size: 126sqm Plot […] More
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in Block, Case Studies, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, Projects, Two StoreyOpen plan extension with kitchen and window seat
When Breda and Simon Cassidy decided to extend their Co Kildare home, they had a fair idea of what they wanted – a large bright space where the whole family could spend time together. In this article we cover: “We really needed an open plan kitchen, dining and living. Before the extension, we would have spent our […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Case Studies, Cost 300+, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, ProjectsFamily history
It’s rare to come across a house that’s been lived in by the same family since the 19th Century, let alone have it retain its ‘cottage feel’… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Total cost: €310,000 House size: 2,250 sqft Site size: 2/3rd of an acre [/powerkit_collapsible] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC”] Build up: Extension walls 350mm thick concrete […] More
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Attic conversions
A roof space conversion is an ideal method of extending your home. But even if you are fairly experienced in construction work, this is not a project to rush into without a great deal of thought Building an extra room at the back of your house may not always be possible, especially if your garden […] More
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in Bungalow, Case Studies, Connacht, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, ProjectsDream holiday
When you find the perfect place to relax, it’s tempting to think about buying a holiday home. Máirín and Kevin Conroy were lucky to find one in Co Mayo, although it did need some work… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”COSTS” opened=”true”] Bunglaow upgrade total cost: €120,000 Studio upgrade total cost: €30,000 [/powerkit_collapsible] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC”] Plot size: […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Case Studies, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Leinster, ProjectsIn it for the long run
When planning for their retirement, James and Carol Tynan toyed with the idea of building a new home. Instead they decided to increase their Co Meath bungalow by building a sunroom extension. What they didn’t foresee was the temptation to carry out a string of upgrades… [powerkit_collapsibles] [powerkit_collapsible title=”BUILD SPEC” opened=”true”] Existing bungalow: 50mm concrete […] More
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in Case Studies, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, ICF, Leinster, Projects, Two StoreyHouse Hunting
House hunting is fun, but it soon begins to lose its glamour after you’ve been doing it for two years and are eager to set down roots and buy your first home! After this long wait, the option that was presented to Niamh Donnelly and her boyfriend Michael Kiernan was arguably the next best thing […] 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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