Hunters Estate Agent are delighted to present to the market this exceptional three bedroom detached house extending to 186sq.m/ 2002sq.ft(excluding detached office of 15sq.m/ 161sq.ft). This stunning hidden gem set discreetly behind gates at the end of Mill Lane is the perfect combination of style blended with sustainable practices. The Eco House was a design collaboration between Peter Bonsall a timber & intelligent home specialist and Cole Thompson Anders, an award winning architectural practice based in England.

Throughout the property there is a wonderful sense of light and space and a clever blurring of the lines between interior and exterior helping link the property to its surroundings and careful attention has been paid to selecting sustainable materials and from the sheeps wool insulation to the sedum grass roof and Envireu water harvesting system. Design elements were also not neglected with attractive marble and solid wood flooring and a Danish Design Kitchen with natural ash and moss coloured units, high quality bathroom fittings and low-energy appliances from Neff. The house is designed in zones with a living zone and sleeping zone connected by the innovative solar space and the office zone situated at a remove from the property to help keep home life separate from work. Viewing is a must to truly appreciate the benefits this property has to offer.

Upon entering the property one is immediately welcomed by a spacious hall designed to act as an airlock to prevent the cold and wet of Irish weather from penetrating the property. There is a useful cloakroom and guest w.c. located here. Continuing through to the large open plan kitchen and raised living area the sense of space is immediately apparent. Light permeates through from the glass covered solar space which is currently set up as a family/dining area and an orangerie all of which link out through doors to the terrace overlooking the very private garden. There is a luxuriously appointed master suite with fitted dressing room and large ensuite sourced from Finland.

Two further large double bedrooms complete the sleeping accommodation. All the bedrooms have French doors linking to the orangerie which in essence doubly insulates the sleeping quarters, there is a well-equipped family bathroom situated adjacent to the bedrooms. Outside to the front of the property there is a self-contained detached office pod with its own ensuite bathroom that would also make a useful annex for visiting relatives. Outside to the front of the property is a gated off street parking area set discreetly behind gates and laid out in a pleasant combination of gravel and raised planted beds bounded by reclaimed railway sleepers.

To the rear and side there is a superb and extremely private garden with a south westerly aspect which is laid out in grass with mature hedging and specimen trees, adjacent to the small neighbouring stream there is also a small terrace set with flagstones from which to enjoy the sylvan setting

The property is located on Mill Lane in Shankill close to the junction Commons Road and Shanganagh Road which links Shankill to Killiney. Mill Lane is a quiet cul de sac with a number of cottages and two-storey houses within minutes of a host of amenities. Dalkey Village is just eight minutes drive away with its myriad shops and restaurants. There are excellent transport links with the Dart station at Killiney five minutes away, the Aircoach and a range of bus routes nearby including the 111, 7 and 45a. There are excellent schools in the area with Holy Child Killiney 20 minutes walk away and Wyvern, Castle Park and Loreto Dalkey just over the hill. Access to the road network is also excellent with the M50 and N11 easily accessible at Cherrywood

SPECIAL FEATURES
Size
heating costs. The marble floor also helps keep this area cool during the day and acts as a thermal mass releasing stored heat during the evening. Around 50% of the exterior glass wall has exterior opening doors to provide ventilation and cooling. The property extends to a very generous 201sq.m/2,163sq.ft of architect designed, light filled space including the detached office.

Heating
The property is heated through an oil fired boiler with a tank located to the side of the property.

Green Roof
A sedum grass roof helps insulate the property and helps retain and filter water. The green roof is fitted over 300mm of ceiling insulation. A green roof helps improve air quality and converts carbon dioxide to oxygen.

Parking
There is ample gated off street car parking to the front of the property.

Solar Space
The large south westerly facing solar space currently utilised as a family/dining area and orangerie provides passive solar heat gain to the living areas during the day time which can then be distributed around the dwelling through the internal French doors. The timber "I joist" walls, floor and roof sections allow for maximum infill of insulation, reduce cold bridging and provide less shrinkage and expansion movement than using solid timber joists. Heat requirement for the building is greatly reduced as a result of the high levels of insulation. All exterior walls have continuous ventilation behind the exterior cladding to allow the building to breathe and remove moist air from the structure.All of the timber products used in the construction of the timber frame was supplied from well-managed forests and sustainable sources.

Solar Space
The south westerly facing solar space provides passive solar heat gain to the sleeping and living areas during the daytime which can be distributed around the dwelling using the double doors installed to each of the bedroom and living areas, thereby reducing space heating costs. Around 50% of the exterior glass wall has exterior opening doors to provide ventilation and cooling. The floor has a top layer of marble which collects heat during the day and emits heat at night, acting as a thermal flywheel, a process discovered and utilised by the Romans.

Sheep Wool Insulation
The structures timber panels were fitted with 200mm wall and 300mm ceiling sheep wool insulation, far exceeding the Building Regulations insulation requirements at the time of construction, reducing the demand for heating and cooling which in turn reduces energy consumption and consequently running costs.

Rainwater Collection System
The Envireau system filters and collects up to 3,000 litres of rainwater which is used for flushing toilets within the building, generating a saving of between 20% and 30% for a family of four in total water consumption. The system is isolated from the mains water system to eliminate any possibilities of contamination.

Exterior Cladding
Cedar from a sustainable source was chosen for its durability, thermal and natural properties.

Sunpipes and Solar Ventilation Units
Roof sun pipes were fitted to provide light wells of sunlight into darker areas and reduce energy consumption from electric lighting. Wet areas feature ceiling mounted ventilation/extraction and sun pipe units to reduce energy consumption. Roof mounted photovoltaic panels power the extractor fans which are battery driven and controlled by PIR units which sense movement in these areas. Virtually zero mains electricity is therefore used in these areas.

Timber Windows and Doors
Rationel timber windows were installed throughout the structure as low embodied energy products. Timber is a naturally sustainable product and Rationel only use timber supplied from sustainably managed forests.

• Exceptional three bedroom detached house extending to 186sq.m/ 2002sq.ft(excluding detached office of 15sq.m/ 161sq.ft).
• Located on Mill Lane in Shankill close to the junction Commons Road and Shanganagh Road which links Shankill to Killiney.
• Large south westerly facing solar space currently utilised as a family/dining area.
• Generous private garden to the side and rear of the property set out in grass with mature hedging, trees and specimen planting. A large decked sun terrace runs the full length of the garden.

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