Glòr na Mara–Sound of the Sea
“This Ireland exists: but whoever goes there and fails to find it has no claim on the author.”
Heirich Böll, Irish Journal, 1957
[Zeige als Diashow]
A house with a soul – for lovers of a lifestyle.
Nestled on the stunning shores, Glòr na Mara was one of the last houses in the Achill Island countryside the Mayo County Council granted planning permission. Its natural stone faced walls, slated roof, traditional Irish cottage proportions and six years of thoughtful design convinced the Council of the superior aesthetic quality it brings to the land.
Inside the house, natural materials and sweeping views blur the line between indoors and out. Open walls and large windows frame the surrounding landscapes, the white crests of the Atlantic and the shimmer of the sea and sun. Heated floors of sandstone further carry warmth and the outdoors in, while rooms flow into one another - limiting barriers or definition - promoting an ever-changing flow of uses.
Each morning welcomes new views and every hour a new scene as the light emerges to play a theatrical role in defining Glor na Mara’s character. Three grand fireplaces burst comfort and their flames dance with the light while their steadfastness brings a static constant into the drama. As seasons and weather influence the character the light performs, the fireplaces nestle the owner in home and bring warmth to the daily soul of the sound of the sea.