A new development of four contemporary houses in Rathmines offers tranquillity within easy reach of Dublin city centre.
The Le Bas Mews project consists of four new two-storey, two- to three-bed mews houses.
The houses are phase two of Golden Horde Developments’ Effra Road project, the first phase of which was launched last November and consisted of three houses.
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The Le Bas Mews homes have an air of exclusivity, with a private, gated entrance in the heart of residential Rathmines.
A restored stone boundary wall keeps the homes peaceful and secure, while a video intercom system allows for visitor access.
The four houses, designed by OMF Architects, are identical at 100sq m (1,076sq ft). They are priced at €595,000.
The houses are done to a contemporary design, with sand-coloured brick exteriors and sheltered carports to the front.
Inside, there is solid oak flooring throughout. The open-plan ground floor is naturally lit by a full-height bay window in the dining room and French windows in the living area which open onto the landscaped terrace. The living area also has a gas fire.
The kitchens are equipped with solid oak worktops, integrated appliances and ceramic tiles. A guest WC and storage under the stairs completes the ground floor.
Upstairs, the spacious master suite overlooks the back garden. A second bedroom and large study are situated toward the front of the house.
The study could be easily converted into a third bedroom. Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.
The main bathroom on the first floor has natural lighting and a digital shower and bath-filler.
Sustainable design was the goal of OMF Architects and Kilkieran Building Services. The homes have energy-efficient A3 ratings due to triple-glazed AluClad windows, a solar heating system and green sedum roofs.
The living roofs have a layer of soil and drought-resistant sedum plants that provide additional insulation.