Survey Data
Reg No
16402401
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Glenmore Castle
Original Use
Country house
In Use As
House
Date
1800 - 1805
Coordinates
324863, 198300
Date Recorded
19/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Detached eleven-bay two-storey over basement castle style former country house, built 1804 for Francis Synge MP to designs by Francis Johnston. The country house fell into dereliction in the 1940s but was restored and converted to use as four terraced houses in 1975. It is finished in render. The one bay breakfront rises to three storeys over basement with bartizans. To each corner is a circular tower. The high parapets are all castellated and obscure the roof structure. A number of flat-roofed single-storey porches have been added to the south-west elevation; these front entrances to the apartments enter through what was the rear of the castle. Window openings are flat-headed with replacement casement frames. The country house is picturesquely set within a well wooded demesne.
Appraisal
In spite of the significant changes of use, this country house remains a positive asset to the local heritage.