John and Kerry-Lynn
LMS22
INSPIRATION
Gramarye Cottage : An early 19th century stone cottage once part of a collection of buildings including a Corn Mill and Kiln. Set on 2.5 acres with riparian garden and woodland. Since acquiring it in 2008 the owners have sympathetically renovated it using Lime render and Limecrete flooring along with sheep’s wool and wood fibre insulation. For more information visit www.rivercottage.ie.
TYPE OF HOUSE
Early 19th century stone cottage
POINT OF INTEREST
Set on 2.5 acres of riverside woodland and landscaped gardenSet on 2.5 acres of riverside woodland and landscaped garden.
ECO ELEMENTS
Sustainable features: Conservation of old buildings. Local materials and Labour, Hemp and Lime render, Limecrete flooring, sheep’s wool and wood fibre insulation, wood burning stove, upcycled and green wood furniture, wildlife garden and woodland habitat.
CREATIVE ELEMENTS
Upcycled furniture.Green wood furniture, homemade décor and soft furnishings
ARCHITECT/DESIGN BY
Vernacular design
BUILDER
John Conefrey, Kevin Callaghan
MATERIALS
Local materials sourced during renovation as above.
HEAT SOURCE
Oil fired central heating and wood burning stove.
WATER SOURCE
Group water scheme.
WASTE
Septic Tank
GARDEN
Charming garden with a combination of landscaped areas and wildlife woodland
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