It’s not just entrepreneurs who get their best ideas when relaxing on holiday — so do self-builders and this Irish self-build with sea views certainly has a international feel.
In this article, Colin and Barbara Barry of Co Down explain how they self-built their grand family home with sea views including:
- Design inspiration from Italy, including symmetry, and how to adapt it to this Irish build
- Planning permission process
- Choice of build for thermal details
- Reasons behind their choices for the multi source heating systems
- Details of automated systems including the blinds
- Details of motorised components for easy cleaning
- Interior design choices including colour palettes
- Full specification and supplier list
House size: 372sqm
Site size: 2 acres
EPC (SAP): B (83)
Airtightness: 2.73 ACH
