{"id":142852,"date":"2025-11-16T12:43:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/142852\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T12:43:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T12:43:12","slug":"three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/142852\/","title":{"rendered":"Three A-rated homes showing design and energy efficiency can marry perfectly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ireland\u2019s property market continues to showcase modern architecture paired with good energy performance.<\/p>\n<p>The following three homes in Dublin, Kerry and Mayo demonstrate how design, materials and A-rated efficiency can create welcoming living spaces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhome.ie\/residential\/brochure\/8b-carrickbrack-road-sutton-dublin-13\/4955281\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">8B Carrickbrack Road, Sutton, Dublin 13<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Selling Agent: Gallagher Quigley<\/p>\n<p>Asking Price: \u20ac2,500,000<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"536\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1830004\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"636\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296989_935_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1830003\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"746\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296990_411_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1830002\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Set on a coastal site, this home in Sutton makes an impact with clean lines, windows, and bright interiors and measures around 395sq\/m.<\/p>\n<p>With an A2 BER, an air-to-water heat pump, mechanical ventilation, underfloor heating, and sufficient insulation, it is built for comfort and efficiency. Landscaped gardens and EV charging complete a modern home in one of Dublin\u2019s suburbs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhome.ie\/residential\/brochure\/zinc-house-templenoe-kenmare-co-kerry\/4914460\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zinc House, Templenoe, Kenmare, Co. Kerry<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Selling Agent: Lisney Sotheby&#8217;s International Realty Cork<\/p>\n<p>Asking Price: \u20ac1,695,000<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"538\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296990_344_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1829999\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"635\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296991_680_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1829996\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"635\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296991_892_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1829995\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zinc House is recognisable thanks to its zinc roof and crisp architectural lines. Perched above the Ring of Kerry Golf Course, it has sweeping views and a sense of privacy.<\/p>\n<p>The home carries an A2 BER and was designed using durable materials and energy-efficient systems throughout. Sitting on around two acres, it is a modern home that blends with its natural surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhome.ie\/residential\/brochure\/curraghmore-house-drumdrishaghaun-belcarra-castlebar-co-mayo\/4959374\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Curraghmore House, Drumdrishaghaun, Belcarra, Castlebar, Co. Mayo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Selling Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald Crowley<\/p>\n<p>Asking Price: \u20ac825,000<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"636\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296992_890_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1829993\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"636\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296992_227_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1829990\"\/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"636\" width=\"953\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763296992_624_three-a-rated-homes-showing-design-and-energy-efficiency-can-marry-perfectly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1829992\"\/>Curraghmore House is a home set on over two acres of countryside. Natural stone, timber, and large windows give it a contemporary feel.<\/p>\n<p>With an A3 BER, an air-to-water heat pump, heat recovery ventilation, triple glazing, and solar support, it is efficient year-round. Offering more than 430sq\/m of space, it has room to adapt to future needs.<\/p>\n<p>These three homes represent some architect-designed, energy-efficient residences currently available in Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>Whether Dublin, Kerry, or Mayo, these homes set a benchmark for modern Irish living.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ireland\u2019s property market continues to showcase modern architecture paired with good energy performance. 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