This house, a Protected Structure, located on Ely Place just off Stephen’s Green in Dublin 2 forms part of a late 18th century (1770) terrace which was modified externally in the Edwardian era. Three storey over basement with two rooms per floor, it had been in office use for many years however the layout and many original features were still extant including internal joinery and a distinctive staircase.

The brief was to return this to a residence and create a relaxed city centre base for a regular overseas visitor to Dublin, with accommodation for guests and space to house an eclectic Art collection. 

The accommodation was reconfigured to provide a Kitchen, Utility and Guest WC at basement level, Front Parlour and Living room on the ground floor opening onto small terrace, Drawing Room interconnecting with a Study at first floor, Principal Bedroom, Dressing Room and Bathroom above and two Guest Bedrooms with Bathrooms under the roof . 

The fabric of the building both inside and out was painstakingly restored along with the installation of new mechanical and electrical services. The interior design including detailed cabinet work, selection of finishes, paint schemes and fabrics was also carried out by S& B