THE PERFECT MIX

House hunting can be a time consuming and stressful task, particularly if you have a list of criteria that need to be met. That was the case in Darran and Eoin’s hunt for their ideal property. ‘We spent hours online trawling through different properties,’ Darran says. ‘Our main considerations were the location and budget. We were living on the outskirts of Dublin and really wanted to be in town, ideally in a period property.’ The couple were also keen to take on a renovation project. ‘This involved