Eachros Beag

A beautiful project with much potential in Ireland's rural West Coast, Eachros Beag is situated between a lake and the sea, in an area where I spent many teenage summer days.

The original rectangular stone-walled cottage can be seen on the first ordnance survey maps dating back to 1830, but it is hard to say precisely how old the bones of this house are. It is a home that has been passed down for generations, and at some point in the mid-1900s, an extension was added to the rear of the house, resulting in today's T-shape.

The family are currently exploring ways to renovate the house so it can function as a holiday home for years to come. Their main concerns are that there would be enough bedrooms/bathrooms as well as intimate family spaces to gather in both winter and summer.