Hi all,
I'm currently viewing some properties in the Cavan/Leitrim area, with the view of purchasing a traditional Irish cottage with a few acres in a remote area. The plan is to use this as a bolt hole over bank holidays and summer months. I'm looking for a fixer upper, and to engage an architect who will design, and renovate and address all the planning regulations/permissions etc.. I have found and an architect in Dublin, and I like his work - which he has posted on his web site.
My questions are:
As I'm based in Dublin, am I better off trying to source an architect in the midlands closer to the cottage? I'm concerned that the Dublin architect with his travelling to and from the site, will eat up a good chunk of my budget.
Does any one have any recommendations on architects that might specialise in cottage renovations Cavan/Leitrim area?
As my aim is to purchase in a remote area, how do other cottage owners deal with their cottage security? I've heard so many horror stories, houses been broken into and stripped, caravans on the site upon their return, heating oil stolen etc..
Thank you in advance.
Brumel.
I'm currently viewing some properties in the Cavan/Leitrim area, with the view of purchasing a traditional Irish cottage with a few acres in a remote area. The plan is to use this as a bolt hole over bank holidays and summer months. I'm looking for a fixer upper, and to engage an architect who will design, and renovate and address all the planning regulations/permissions etc.. I have found and an architect in Dublin, and I like his work - which he has posted on his web site.
My questions are:
As I'm based in Dublin, am I better off trying to source an architect in the midlands closer to the cottage? I'm concerned that the Dublin architect with his travelling to and from the site, will eat up a good chunk of my budget.
Does any one have any recommendations on architects that might specialise in cottage renovations Cavan/Leitrim area?
As my aim is to purchase in a remote area, how do other cottage owners deal with their cottage security? I've heard so many horror stories, houses been broken into and stripped, caravans on the site upon their return, heating oil stolen etc..
Thank you in advance.
Brumel.