Description

This is a stunning new four story home family home extending to c.372 sq.m. approx (4,000 sq.ft.) with a south-facing rear garden. Designed byStudio D Architects using top quality materials, the house has a beautiful style rendering the home light filled, elegant and functional.

The architects have achieved a BER ‘A‘ rating which will future proof the house against rising fuel prices. This has been achieved effortlessly and will not inhibit how you enjoy this beautiful home. home.

Number One was built using the latest sustainable technology. The energy required to heat and maintain the house will be less than 50% of the equivalent house built in compliance with the current building regulations.

The ‘A’ rated house will require approximately 50kWh/m2/yr. 

Features

Main Features

• Superb location in Rathgar.

• Architect-designed new home.

• BER A rating.

• Floor area approx. 372 sq.m. (4,000 sq.ft)

• Generous off-street parking with remote controlled sliding gate.

• Extensive naturally lit basement.

• Large south facing rear garden and patio.

• Six bedrooms, four bathrooms and hall toilet.

• Generous storage areas.

• Large south-facing terrace off the master bedroom.

• Exceptional levels of insulation. Air-tight construction.

• Large glazed areas.

• Integrated underfloor and heat recovery ventilation heating.

• Stone and oak flooring.

• Stunning solid oak staircase.

• Oak doors.

• Large kitchen with island unit and latest Miele appliances.

• Central vacuum system.

• Solar panel for heat recovery and hot water.

• Double-sided wood-burning stove.

• Integrated home entertainment wiring for iPod, TV, radio, internet and satellite.

• Basement wired for home office or home cinema.

• Burglar alarm.

• Multiple telephone points.

• Options for NTL or Sky digital.

• Rain water recycling.

TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE IN TODAY’S HOME

Insulation

The house is incredibly well insulated. It uses rigid lightweight insulation with superior thermal performance as well as mineral wool insulation which is made from recycled material and is 100% recyclable, being durable, fireproof and resistant to rot.

Air tightness In timber frame building, an air-tight seal can be created by securing membranes inside the external wall and roof space and by taping joints. Air tightness is an integral part of achieving thermal energy efficiency in a house such as this. By being very air tight, both the amount of cold air leaking in and warm air leaking out is reduced: this, in turn, reduces the amount of heating required.

Ventilation heat exchange

Buildings require an internal system to circulate air, preventing the build-up of stale air. This home uses a system by which fresh air is drawn in from outside through a vent: an air-to-air heat exchanger then warms the fresh air using heat from the stale air that is being expelled.

Heat pump

The energy that is used to heat the building and the hot water is produced by an energy efficient heat pump, which provides the equivalent of 3.5 times the output for every unit of electricity it uses.

Evacuated solar tube heating system

The thermal solar panels located on the south-facing roof harness the sun’s energy using an evacuated tube system to heat water in the hot-water cylinder and to heat the cold air being drawn into the ventilation system. This type of tube, unlike the older flat plate collectors, will work even during the coldest seasons. The vacuum prevents the tube from being cooled too much in winter so that, even on the coldest day, if the sun is visible the water can be heated.

Rain water harvesting

The house has a very large holding tank concealed under the front driveway which collects all the rainwater from the house and grounds. This water is recycled to provide water for the toilet cisterns, utility and the garden hose. Reducing the water usage lowers the running costs once water charges are introduced.

Wood-burning stove

A beautiful double-fronted high efficiency wood-burning stove has been installed which can provide direct heating to be re-circulated through the entire house. This will provide for an alternative and carbon neutral way of heating the house.

Passive solar design

The house has been designed to maximise solar gain by using very large areas of glazing on the south facing rear side of the house. Excessive heat gain on this side of the house is redistributed through the entire house by the ventilation system.

Ground Floor

Hallway: c. 6m x 4.2m

The extra large hall (c. 6m x 4.2m) has a stunning handcrafted solid oak stairway which links all the floors. The hall is served by a generous walk-in closet and a guest toilet.

Kitchen and dining: 8.2m x 4.3m

 

Lounge and living: 9.2m x 3.8m

The kitchen, dining and living room arrangement is entirely open plan with the provision of a large sliding screen which can easily partition the living space if required.

The dining space opens out to a granite south-facing terrace.

The kitchen is equipped with the latest Miele appliances, extract, induction hob, large oven, combination micro wave oven, fridge and freezer.

Wood burning two sided stove.

Wired for surround sound.

Basement

Basement Room

A unique feature of the house is the basement which has a large open plan room with a huge south-facing window.

The basement room has been designed to be fitted with a home cinema, or could be used as a home office with the integrated office cat 5 wiring. It also houses a fully-fitted bathroom with provision for a steam room or sauna, as well as a fantastic utility room.

External separate access Suitable for home office, gym, cinema/games room.  

Pre-wired for home cinema and music system.  

Wired for data and computer use.

Provision for sauna included Large room c.9.3m x 4.6m Utility c.3.9m x 2.6m.

1st Floor

Master Bedroom: 4.9m x 3.3m

The master bedroom suite on the first floor has a walk-in dressing room and a luxurious bathroom with bath and shower. It has large areas of glazing and a sizeable southern terrace that is perfect for those summer mornings.

Three other generous bedrooms:

 

Bedroom 2/Study: 3.8m x 3.8m

 

Bedroom 4: 4.6m x 3.3mBedroom 4: 4.6m x 3.3m

 

All with fitted wardrobes, are arranged on this floor together with the family bathroom.

All bedrooms wired for iPod docks and computers 

South facing terrace: 4.3m x 3.3m

Off Master Bedroom

2nd Floor

Bedroom 5: 4.2m x 3.8m

 

Bedroom 6: 5.3m x 3.8m

 

The upper second floor has two further bedrooms and a bathroom. All the bedrooms have been fitted out with computer cabling, home entertainment wiring and provision for linking iPod docks centrally and connected to ceiling speakers if required.

Large bedrooms with fully fitted wardrobes All bedrooms wired for iPod docks and computers.

Large storage and plant areas (5.8m x 2.3m).

Outside

Garden

The generous south-facing garden has been landscaped with a very large granite terrace ideal for al fresco dining. There are steps leading down to the basement where the utility room is located.

Approx. Area

c.372 sq.m. approx (4,000 sq.ft.)

Viewing

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