Pairc Na gCapall, Bushy Park, Co. Galway

Property Description:

Pairc na gCapall is a unique architecturally designed home which is built to the highest standards. The building has been designed in response to its immediate environment – the landscape. On the lower level, the house works with the landscape to take advantage of the shelter and privacy it provides and maximises the dramatic views over Lough Corrib on the upper level. The rooms of the house have been arranged to maximise passive solar gain and views over Lough Corrib. Strong visual and physical connections with the outdoors have been created by using roof terraces which connect all the living areas of the house. Each room has direct access to private outdoor spaces. The palette of materials – render, cedar cladding, charcoal aluminium windows and zinc have been kept simple and contemporary…. The large granite boulders on site make the perfect landscaping feature and can be used to tie the order of the formal, contemporary design to nature. The cream and rust tones of the granite could be used as inspiration for the paint colours of the house to further enhance the houses connection with nature and its environment.

This is an “A” rated house with all the modern conveniences expected in a high end home such as:
- Geo-thermal heating
- High performance Alu-Clad Danish Windows and Doors (aluminium on the outside and natural timber on the inside)
- High specifications of insulation (above regulations requirements)
- Smart home technology
- Solid concrete floors
- Zinc roof (high quality, timeless material)
- Adaptable design to suit needs of owners
- Large garden
- Dramatic design features, such as butterfly roof of sitting room
- Large storage space approx. 54 m.sq. ideal for use as wine cellar

Lower Ground Floor Level
The main entrance is located in a visible yet sheltered location to the front of the house. Shelter from the elements is provided by the balcony above. On entry, the house begins to unfold and presents the viewer with captured views of the garden and light. The stairs leading to the upper floors is washed with south light from a large picture window which is positioned to capture views of the rockery and garden.
The bedroom suites are located on this floor. The master bedroom suite has access to a private semi-enclosed courtyard which has been specially designed as a sun trap, capturing light and heat from the sun while affording total privacy.

The house has been designed as a “life-time” house, meaning it is very flexible in its design, room arrangements and functions. It is designed to adapt to the individual needs of its owners, as a family grows this build can adapt to their needs. Rooms have been specifically designed spatially and functionally (i.e. flexible electrical and plumbing layouts) to work as bedrooms or as a home office, artist’s studio, gym etc. The house is very accessible to people with limited mobility as the lower and the upper ground floor level where the living rooms and guest bedroom suite are located can be easily accessed by wheelchair users.

Upper Ground Floor Level
The main living rooms of the house are located on the upper ground floor level to capture the best views and sunlight. The open plan kitchen, living and dining areas flow well together. Spacial dividers, such as the double-sided fire place and kitchen island units are used to define living spaces. Clever lighting layouts and smart home technology will create the perfect environment for entertaining. The access road wraps around the rear of the house allowing cars to park right outside the kitchen door to allow for easy unloading of shopping etc. The large sitting room is dramatic with its butterfly roof creating high ceilings and reflecting light from the high level windows which warm the room with south light. Views over the countryside are captured through large windows and doors which give access to a sheltered terrace connecting the living areas together with the garden.
A separate guest suite is located on this floor which has it’s own private terrace and views over the lake.

First Floor Level
The first floor level definitely has the “wow” factor! As one journeys up the stairs, views over the kitchen are captured by internal windows and balconies. The perfect get-away room is located on this level with magnificent views. This room has been designed to work as an ensuite bedroom, private study or lounge/music room. Along the balcony leading to the roof terrace, a long shoulder height window captures the panorama of the lake giving the visitor a suggestion of the breathtaking view which awaits them. Once on the roof terrace, the landscape is revealed in a breathtaking scene. The zinc roof is extended over part of the roof terrace to provide shelter, to frame the horizontal view of the golf course, lake and sky and to act as a visual anchor which ties the house to the back to the landscape.

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