The Perfect Catch
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine|June 2021
Food lovers will know Marty O’Neill of @dishyouwerehere for his cooking, but he also owns a beautiful home by the shore of Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.
The Perfect Catch
Born and raised in Newtownards, Marty was familiar with this area of the Ards Peninsula and often drove past this house with its advantageous location overlooking Strangford Lough. Therefore, when the sale sign went up, he couldn’t resist a closer look.

‘I was actually heading off on holiday to Boston and Cape Cod the next day when I heard that the house was for sale. I couldn’t let the opportunity of viewing it wait until I got back, so I arranged to meet the estate agent at the house the next morning. I literally took a quick look around before driving to Dublin Airport.

‘The house was derelict and in need of a massive amount of work, but I knew it had so much potential and put my offer in while boarding the plane. It was accepted. I sold my own house within a matter of weeks and as they say the rest is history.

‘I lived in the house throughout the entire renovation. That was four years ago now and I can’t say given the choice that I would do it again! What is now the spare bedroom was where I slept, ate and lived. As for the bathroom, this was the first room to be revamped. Apart from replacing the window in here, there was no structural, only decorative work to be done. With these two rooms to live in, the rest of the renovation work went on around me. In fact, for three months there was no roof – which was quite an experience!’

Helping Marty bring the vision he had for this existing property to life was architect Gareth Boyd at County Antrim-based 2020 Architects.

Bu hikaye Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine dergisinin June 2021 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine dergisinin June 2021 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

IRELAND'S HOMES INTERIORS & LIVING MAGAZINE DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
HAND CRAFTED IN CO. TYRONE
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

HAND CRAFTED IN CO. TYRONE

The team at Killymoon Living are passionate about creating luxury, bespoke upholstery pieces that are unique to you and your home.

time-read
2 dak  |
August 2024
Property Flipping
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

Property Flipping

Our property flipping expert Carly Anderson, a.k.a Flipping Belfast, discusses why you should aim your flip towards as broad a market as possible.

time-read
2 dak  |
August 2024
A BORDEAUX RENDEZVOUS
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

A BORDEAUX RENDEZVOUS

Marty O'Neill says bonjour to Bordeaux and discovers that while there is much more to this feel-good French city than just great wine, it's a pretty good place to start.

time-read
3 dak  |
August 2024
Foliage Fiesta!
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

Foliage Fiesta!

This issue our gardening expert Conrad McCormick discusses the enduring beauty of foliage plants.

time-read
4 dak  |
August 2024
My favourite ROOM
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

My favourite ROOM

Author Peggy Bell shows us around the kitchen of her Victorian terrace home in Bangor.

time-read
3 dak  |
August 2024
Detailed Elegance
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

Detailed Elegance

When Peter and Jackie first envisioned their kitchen renovation in their North Down home, they knew they wanted something truly spectacular and Daniel George was the chosen supplier.

time-read
3 dak  |
August 2024
Christoff The Home Inspiration Destination
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

Christoff The Home Inspiration Destination

Christoff's Stillorgan showroom is a virtual vision board of inspiration for your home. Featuring exquisite kitchens, bespoke joinery, and top-tier appliances from Europe's finest manufacturers, it offers a comprehensive concept of style, beauty and function for elevating your home.

time-read
3 dak  |
August 2024
A Renewed Vision
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

A Renewed Vision

In Dublin 4, history is reborn as a former eye clinic transforms into two stunning homes. We step inside one of them - 2A, The Wellington. This home is a treasure trove of history - a former eye clinic transformed into a sanctuary of modern luxury.

time-read
5 dak  |
August 2024
Seaside Sanctuary
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

Seaside Sanctuary

When Belfast couple Marie and Alan went hunting for a holiday home-from-home right here in Northern Ireland, they found it... where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea.

time-read
4 dak  |
August 2024
Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue
Ireland's Homes Interiors & Living Magazine

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue

When Joanne and her family first laid eyes on this Dublin bungalow several years ago, they saw more than just a single-storey home - they saw potential and a template from which they could curate a masterpiece.

time-read
5 dak  |
August 2024