○ Location: Donegal, Ireland

○ Completion: 2025

Dating from c. 1908, Culfraoich is an Edwardian property that was once the summer house of the family of Masinass House. It occupies an idyllic waterfront estuary setting alongside the Faymore River, overlooking the tranquil waters of Sheephaven Bay. Its original four-column veranda overlooks the formal gardens and grounds to the north-east.

The house is surrounded by native trees, including rowan, beech, holly and fig, as well as abundant hedging in the form of rhododendron and hydrangea.

Along the Faymore River, there was previously a small jetty capable of accommodating a small sailboat at high tide. Sheephaven Bay is an extensive salt marsh that has developed across the low-lying farmland. Barnacle geese, whooper swans, oystercatchers, swifts and brent geese migrate from Greenland to winter on the salt flats and tidal strand during the autumn months.

Existing House and Later Extensions

Original Edwardian House (1907) with extensions added in the 1980s

Removal of Later Extensions and Proposed New Extension

Proposed demolition of the 1980s extensions, retaining the original Edwardian house. A new extension is proposed.