Survey Data
Reg No
15401739
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social
Original Use
Manse
In Use As
House
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
222819, 251204
Date Recorded
10/10/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay two-storey former Presbyterian Manse on L-shaped plan, built c.1850, having a two-storey return to the rear at the southwest corner and a stairs return to the rear (west). Now in use as a private house. Hipped natural slate roof with overhanging eaves with three moulded chimneystacks, two to the centre of the main façade and one to the return to the southwest, having terracotta chimney pots over. Lime rendered walls. Square-headed window openings with cut stone sills and having six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to the first floor openings and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows to the ground floor openings. Round-headed window opening to the stairs return to the rear (west) having margin glazing bars. Central segmental-headed doorway to the main elevation (east) having a timber panelled door (with beaded muntins), moulded surround and with a plain overlight above. Interior remains largely intact with panelled timber doors, marble chimney pieces, cast-iron fireplaces and decorative plaster motifs to the ceilings. Set back from road in own grounds to the south of Moyvore and the north of Ballymore. Main entrance gate to the east having cast-iron railings with fluer-de-lis finials aligned along either side of approach avenue.
Appraisal
A well-proportioned mid nineteenth-century former Presbyterian Manse, which retains its early form and character. This charming structure is enhanced by the retention of most of its early fabric, both to the interior and the exterior. This building was probably associated with the former Presbyterian Church (15401705) at Moyvore, which is located a short distance to the north, and is an interesting historical reminder of a once thriving Presbyterian community in the western part of Co. Westmeath. Located in attractive mature grounds to the north of Ballymore, this building is a worthy addition to the built heritage of the local area. The good quality cast-iron railings completes the setting of this appealing composition.