Architectural input defines dormer home

BUILT within the last two years is Firview, a 2,600 sq ft dormer home, with extra wood trimmings, on the Forest Road outside Carrigaline in Cork.

Not only is the house a decent size for a family, its three-quarters of an acre site at Shanagraigue also allows room to breathe. Designed with an architect’s input, its features include a south-facing decked balcony with French door access off the large 17’ by 14’ master bedroom.

This bedroom, one of five, also has a high cathedral-syle pine-sheeted ceiling and Velux windows as well as the French doors.