Timbers away as home shows its American influence with open layout

THERE is a strong American influence in this hand-built house near Kells, Co Kilkenny.

The vendor was also the builder here and native and imported timbers are used on a large scale, along with attractive arched windows and an open-plan layout.

So, the fascia boards and wide, baronial doorway are made from Douglas fir and windows are teak with glazing bars.