Dublin Street Villa by Tim Lucas Construction

ArchiPro Project Summary - A charming villa in Martinborough, thoughtfully designed to address site challenges while blending period features with modern comforts.

Title:: Dublin Street Villa
Builder:: Tim Lucas Construction
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Photographers:: Frederick Müller

Nestled on the outskirts of Martinborough, this quaint new villa build looks as if it has always been there.

The site for this project presented some interesting challenges, being both short on space and located in a flood zone. It required careful consultation and design to come up with a solution that would solve both issues.

The choice of a sturdy raised timber pile foundation not only addressed the flood issue, but added to the period charm of the property, with an enticing veranda gracing the entrance to the home.

Inside, rustic wooden floors, tongue and groove panelling, colonial trims and decorative archways all evoke the essence of the early 1900s. A turret-style sitting room captures the sun at the rear of the home.

This new villa build is a harmonious blend of the past and present, encompassing all the features of a period style home while offering all the comforts of modern materials and technology. It stands as a testament to thoughtful planning, meticulous execution, and the enduring appeal of a villa.

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“Our requirements were for a ‘replica villa’ using modern building practices and material. We worked with Tim Lucas Construction who, prior to signing up, showed us their previous builds. This demonstrated to us their high standard, attention to detail and excellent approach to project management and customer relationship management.” – Geoff & Alice, Martinborough

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Tim Lucas Construction was constantly available to discuss any aspect of the build including schedule, cost and quality. Their advice on specific heritage detail was great, and they had access to fixtures and fittings that suited the 1900s theme.

The build process had its challenges. Including COVID, material shortages, storms, and generally adverse weather throughout the build. However, Tim Lucas Construction was in constant communication with us, explaining the effect of these events and how we could mitigate them to stay on track. It was great to be able to bounce ideas off them and get true and honest answers as the build progressed.