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Stable conversion

Project Year: 2016

Project Cost: EUR 75,001 - EUR 100,000

Country: Ireland

The original building had a large roof overhang to shelter the horses as their heads hung outside the stable doors. I extended the block at both ends but kept the overhang at the centre. Photo by Denis O'Farrell

Stable conversion

The converted stable on the left is the latest addition to the small holiday village. The building straight ahead is a previously converted cottage which operates as either a single or double unit. Photo by Denis O'Farrell

Stable conversion

The hallway is top light by a generous roof light. The floor throughout the unit, which contains hall, bathroom, bedroom and Living Room / Kitchen, is a natural limestone. Doors are of salvaged and oiled pine with traditional latch fittings. Windows are Alu-Clad Nordic Pine by Harmon Vindeur....

Stable conversion

The centrepiece of this living room is the free standing stove. Detailing is kept simple with painted square edged skirting boards and Limestone flooring. Photo by Denis O'Farrell

Stable conversion

The simple floor Plan is inspired by the traditional Irish cottage with a double pitched 45 degree roof. The entrance and bathroom are at the centre while the Living Room / Kitchen and Bedroom are full width at ends. Photo by Denis O'Farrell

Stable conversion

Freestanding wood burning stove.

Stable conversion

The building is on the footprint of the original stables except for the end pieces which extend to form "book-ends" for the building. the simple floor plan is largely inspired by vernacular traditional Irish cottages where the rooms are the width of the block thereby enjoying both morning and...

Stable conversion

Front Elevation Drawing

Stable conversion

Cross section detailing showing insulation build-up

Stable conversion

View of Stable block before conversion.

Stable conversion

Interior view before conversion.

Stable conversion