Scholar's Rest, Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Scholars rest is the final product of our vision to create the perfect balance between nature, the environment and the requirements of the modern family. Scholar's Rest is a development of 8 detached houses in 3 distinct styles.

David Shannon and Sons have been building business since 1983. We have been involved in projects that range from large commercial developments, such as public houses, office blocks, to small private developments. Scholars Rest is the fruition of our extensive research into timber frame structure and sustainable energy.

Scholars Rest is located next to the original village school which dates back to 1924, in the most scenic part of the village, elevated about 250 metres above the village crossroads on the road to Monaseed. The site has views of 5 mountain peaks as a backdrop and is facing north east. The houses are designed to make maximum use sunlight and are therefore predominantly south facing.

Designed for modern and demanding lifestyles, Scholar’s rest offers the essential ingredients for comfort, relaxation and quality living.

The concept of the south-facing house has been there for thousands of years when the Chinese, using the principles of “Feng Shui” positioned their houses in that direction and planted heavily on the north sides to protect against the biting winds of winter.

Scholar’s Rest offers two distinct house styles offering variety but also retaining a consistent look for the overall development. Finished to an exacting standard, and all boasting the following features:-

House Type A
Type A: 184 sq metres. This house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, with large living and kitchen areas, which are south facing.

All but one of the liveable rooms in this house have the advantage of southern light and heat from the energy of the sun. Large glazed areas to the morning room, kitchen/ dining and living room maximise the potential for comfort and pleasantness.. Although independent in their design, each of these rooms are linked by double glazed doors to incorporate a sense of open plan. The bedrooms are spacious with the Master bedroom holding a prominent position.

The design features in this house are intended to reduce substantially the yearly cost of the household heating bill while maintaining a continuous exceptional level of heat and comfort.

The average site size per house is .2 of an acre with a further 1.1 acres providing the communal areas.

House Type B
Type B: 183 sq metres This house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, with large living and kitchen areas, which are south facing.
Like it’s sister houses, this house maximises the potential for extracting natural energy to use within.

House Type C
Type C: 168 sq metres This house has four bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, three bathrooms, with large living and kitchen areas, which are south facing.

An exceptional house ideally suited to family living. Energy efficiency combined with low running costs and spacious rooms that fill to the brim with natural light are benefits not readily found in an Irish house. Two upstairs bedrooms boast south facing balconies and, it’s design rests softly upon the landscape.

By appointment only

Frank / Angie

Directions from Dublin -Take N11 to Arklow/Gorey. After Arklow by-pass (and 5kms) watch out for Toss Byrne's pub (on right hand side). Take first right after the pub from N11 -signs for Hollyfort. Drive for 6 Km's straight thru all junctions and you arrive in the lovely, small, rural village of Hollyfort. Drive thru the crossroads in centre of village, up the hill and Scholarsrest is about 250 metres on the right hand side.