Series 4, episode 2
Terraced House in Drumcondra, Co Dublin
Architect duo Rob Curley and Alfonso Bonilla bought their historic brick terraced house in the vibrant Dublin suburb of Drumcondra.
With the name Olympus in gold above the door, the couple take on the titan task of restoring the listed main building and adding on a unique modern extension to reflect their brave architectural tastes.
With a precise budget of €319,000, will the end result in the perfect blend of old and new? Combining a home workspace and cosy living area is tricky: can they achieve their dream of bringing contemporary design into crumbling suburban walls?
Overview:
Adventurous homeowners battle to restore derelict or unloved properties to their former glory, but can they create their dream home in the ruined walls of our past?
Presented by architect Hugh Wallace, this series follows homeowners across Ireland as they try to restore and transform their derelict properties into comfortable homes fit for today – while saving a piece of the country’s architectural heritage.
Every aspect of the work is documented, from missed deadlines and budgets to battles fought and challenges overcome. Every property is different, and each brings with it its own unique set of problems for the brave homeowners, for whom every restoration is a personal passion project.
In this new series, Hugh meets homeowners who are transforming old cowsheds, tumbling townhouses and an abandoned former school, across the country from Cork to Wexford.
With our housing shortage in the headlines daily, can these restorers show us the way to a dream home by resurrecting buildings from our past?
With budgets ranging from €100,000 to €350,000, Hugh will find out just what is possible to achieve when people set their hearts on their new dream home.
The Great House Revival Series 4 is proudly sponsored by Dulux Heritage.