Timber-frame house follows the Davinci code

CO DUBLIN:DAVINCI HOUSE on Quarry Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin, is what is says on the tin - a zero-carbon, energy efficient timber-framed Davinci Haus.

Davinci Haus is a company that provides system-built timber-frame homes tailored to individual requirements. It was set up in Germany 70 years ago and has designers in Ireland.

The five-bedroom house, on a .33-acre site, has the distinctive Alpine lodge meets modern Tudor Davinci Haus style.

It is for sale by private treaty through Colliers Jackson-Stops for €2.35 million.

As well as huge floor-to-ceiling windows and roof lights, it has high pitched ceilings and exposed beams. Natural materials were used throughout and paints and varnishes are non-toxic.

With 264sq m (2,847sq ft) of living accommodation, a lot of it open-plan, it has great views across to Killiney and Dalkey.

Two of the double bedrooms are on the ground floor, along with an office and a bright livingroom with a double height ceiling, a large roof light with an automatic blind system and chrome rack lighting. It is overlooked by a gallery.

The diningroom has granite tiled floors and a door to the garden. As well as a kitchen, with American fridge and a breakfast bar, there is a utility room.

Upstairs the main bedroom has a balcony, dressingroom and en suite bathroom with Philippe Starck fittings. The gallery area is a living space in itself and opens out to the balcony.

There are two further double bedrooms on the upper floor and a bathroom.

The gardens, mostly in lawn, wrap around the house.

Davinci House, Quarry Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin

Five-bedroom eco-friendly
house of 264sq m (2,847sq ft) Agent: Colliers Jackson-Stops