Private House, Rathgar

Private House, Rathgar

This is a detached Victorian 2 storey over basement Protected Structure, comprising two stories red brick over a granite base, constructed in C.1885 as one of a pair. It has a unique architectural quality with an imposing façade. The property was in office use for over 40 years and the brief was to restore and extend it to provide a family home for our clients and their children. The challenge was to restore the house to its former glory, transform the low and dark garden level, create a family/kitchen area which would become the centre of the home and connect the house with the garden. The solution was to design a contemporary extension which complimented the elegance of the existing house and to ensure an appropriate and sympathetic refurbishment of the original property.

Location: Rathgar, Dublin 6
Status: Currently on site