Touch of America in Firmount

THIS is a tale of emigration and immigration. Back in 2005 the owners of this Firmount, Co Cork, ranch house returned from years spent in the States to build the American dream on the old sod.

They not only built along US lines, but they also carted over most of the furniture and bathroom fittings, like Jacuzzi baths, too.

The house they built has over 3,600 square feet of living space and while it’s modestly finished outside, inside there’s a certain panache to the layout and colour scheme. The main living room is 500 square feet, and the kitchen is a ballroom with walls of units and a large pantry/double fridge cabinet.