Survey Data
Reg No
20853023
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Original Use
House
In Use As
House
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
177061, 66209
Date Recorded
26/03/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Semi-detached single-bay two-storey over basement with dormer attic house, built c.1850, having canted bay surmounted by later flat roof canted bay window to front (south-east). Two-storey pitched roof block and recent single-storey flat roof extension to side (south-west). Rendered walls throughout with plinth. Pitched slate roofs with timber-clad overhanging eaves with corbels, having rendered chimneystack, gabled dormer window and cast-iron rainwater goods. Square-headed window openings with render sills throughout. One-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows to canted bay windows and uPVC casement windows to front and side elevations. Six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to rear (north-west) elevation. Timber casement windows to side (south) elevation of single-storey extension. Pointed arch window opening with render sill to gabled dormer with timber casement window. Oculus window opening to gable of side elevation with pivoting four-pane timber framed window. Square-headed door openings to side elevation and basement level of rear elevation having glazed timber doors. Recent rubble stone wall to front with square-profile gate piers and wrought-iron gate. Rubble stone wall to rear having gate piers and wrought-iron gate.
Appraisal
Part of a series of seven pairs of houses set along the main street overlooking the harbour, these semi-detached houses form an integral part of Monkstown's character. They were built to accommodate the permanent and temporary residents who came to the recently established resort town for sea bathing, taking the air and healthy living, which grew in popularity throughout the nineteenth century. The canted bay window, gabled dormer window and oversailing eaves are typical features of the time, and represent the height of contemporary architectural fashion.