Survey Data
Reg No
14807049
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
House
In Use As
House
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
233637, 224597
Date Recorded
15/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
End-of-terrace double-pile three-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1820. Pitched double span slate roof with rendered chimneystacks, terracotta pots and cast-iron rainwater goods. Pebbledash render to walls. Timber sash windows with tooled stone sills. Round-headed door opening with tooled stone surround comprising engaged Doric fluted columns flanking timber panelled door with timber spider web fanlight, accessed by tooled stone steps with wrought-iron railings. Front of site bounded by plinth wall with wrought-iron railings.
Appraisal
Rock House on Cormac Street has an interesting architectural façade with notable elements. Its double span pitched roof along, tooled stone doorcase and stone steps all combine to create a fine domestic structure that contributes positively to the Tullamore streetscape.