This dwelling is located in a rural setting in the corner of a paddock, between Baltray and Termonfeckin overlooking the Irish Sea. The site is accessed down a small laneway and bounded to the south by an existing mature hedgerow. To the east the ground drops away and provides spectacular views to the fields, the woodlands surrounding the golf club and the sea beyond.

The laneway leads into a sheltered courtyard on the southwest side of the house which is formed by a T-shape plan. The main form of the dwelling is linked to a monopitched block on the east side containing the Kitchen, Dining and Living spaces facing the sea. The house is split level following the site’s topography with the rear block set down 5 steps lower than the entrance. This space is vaulted, providing volume and additional height to maximise light and views to the surrounding landscape.

Externally the paved areas have been arranged to provide shelter from the east wind while at the same time maximising sunlight throughout the different times of the day. While the dwelling is contemporary, a simple palette of materials is used including plaster, slate, stone and timber. The forms used are familiar in the Irish rural context representing a slight reinterpretation of the vernacular.