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Case Study

Allen House (Harold’s Cross)

201 Harold’s Cross Road is a large three-storey red brick house, dating from c. 1750. The house was the birthplace of Richard Allen (1803-1886), a Quaker businessman, philanthropist and campaigner for the abolition of slavery. It was later used as an orphanage for girls, from c. 1860 to 1930. A shop operated in the front wing from c. 1850, for a time incorporating a post-office, and was later altered as an early self-service shop. The house was subdivided as flats in mid-20th century. The building is a protected structure, having reference number 3584 in the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures (RPS) .

Allen House

  • Located at Nos. 199, 201 & 201a Harold’s Cross Road, Dublin 6W.
  • Protected Structures: Nos. 201 & 201a are designated as Protected Structures (RPS Ref. 3584).

 

Development Details

  • Refurbishment and Extension: The works included the refurbishment and extension of the existing buildings to provide a total of 7 apartments.
  • Apartment Breakdown: 4 one-bedroom units and 3 two-bedroom units within the existing protected structures.
  • Change of Use: The existing vacant retail unit (approximately 84m²) at the ground floor level of No. 199 was converted into a one-bedroom apartment.

 

Allen Mews

  • New build comprising of 5 newly constructed residential units within 2 blocks to the rear of Allen House.

Upgrades & Compliance

  • Fire Safety: All necessary upgrades were made to acquire a Fire Safety Certificate.
  • Energy Efficiency: All units were upgraded to achieve an ‘A’ energy rating.

Outcome

  • The renovation and new construction at Allen House and Allen Mews provide modern, safe, and energy-efficient living spaces while preserving the historical significance of the protected structures.
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