19th Century meets 21st Century

Today, the homeowners who are 7th generation of the home, are embarking on a transformational upgrade under the SEAI Traditional Homes Pilot Scheme, carried out in collaboration with KORE Retrofit.

In addition to preserving the original farmhouse, they plan to add a sympathetic extension, blending heritage and modern performance, with the goal of achieving an A-Rated BER.

This whole-house deep retrofit will honour the home’s traditional character, preserving its solid masonry walls, lime-based render, and timber windows while seamlessly integrating modern energy solutions. High-performance insulation, renewable heating systems, and carefully designed ventilation will work together to enhance comfort and efficiency. A thoughtfully planned extension will complement the existing structure and deliver exceptional low-energy performance. Through this approach, the family safeguards their heritage home for generations to come, while significantly reducing energy costs and future-proofing it for a low-carbon future.

Caelan Bristow is the architect on this project, with contractors Sancrest Construction carrying out all works. KORE Retrofit provide full project management services, design solutions, technical expertise, quality control services and full grant administration with SEAI.