THE LONG-LASTING NATURE of zinc is just one reason why it’s a popular building material these days. It can last for up to one hundred years on roofs and walls making it a trustworthy choice. This week, we’ve scoured the country and have found four homes that use this fire resistant, insect proof, and a mould proof material.
Just a short drive from the Cork towns of Midleton and Youghal, this home sitting on .46 acres of land is a spacious family home surrounded by landscaped gardens. It has a zinc parapet entrance around the porch area which gives it character right away. Inside the double vaulted hallway sets the tone of this house. Bespoke additions from the staircase to the Elke kitchen make it a high-end family home.
On the first floor, two of the four bedrooms are en suite while the other share a roomy family bathroom. The largest bedroom has a seating area, walk in wardrobe along with a huge bathroom.
Ten large five-bed homes make up this new development called The Meadows that start from 266.8 in size. Located in Rowlestown, Co Dublin, the homes are surrounded by parkland. Inside each home comprises rooms that are bright and spacious with bespoke kitchens, large bathrooms and bedrooms well-suited to families of all sizes.
Their high energy rating of A2 will keep bills low and cosiness high. Swords is just a 12 minute drive away so the airport and Dublin City centre are both easily accessed too.
Goleen, Co Cork – €795,000
This modern home in the west Cork countryside mixes exterior finishes of render, natural zinc and locally sourced stone. Inside comprises a bespoke kitchen with a hidden utility room with high-quality tiled and timber flooring. Other spaces include a sunroom and a outdoor bbq area. Each of the three bedrooms are en suite.
This is a great home for those looking to live beside the seaside. Barleycove’s blue flag beach is about two kilometres away while Goleen and Crookhaven villages are about five. Built in 2018, contemporary and high-end home has a B3 BER so it’s warm all year around – even in the depths of a west Cork winter.
23a Springdale Road is a new A-rated three bed home that has a large attic with huge potential. Spread over three floors, this family home is just around the corner from Raheny DART station and the village. It has a stand-out zinc porch canopy and inside includes a large hall that’s home to a bespoke stairway and also leads to the living room on the right and a guest shower room further on down before you get to the open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room area.
Three bedrooms live on the first floor and they all share the family bathroom. And, at the moment, the attic is the large master bedroom.
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