Survey Data
Reg No
41303070
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
House
In Use As
Office
Date
1850 - 1890
Coordinates
267067, 333928
Date Recorded
03/10/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1870, having box-bay projections to end bays, and lean-to extension to south gable. Now in use as offices. Pitched slate roof, having projecting eaves with decoratively detailed dentillated cornice, pierced decoratively carved timber bargeboards to projections, brick stretcher bond chimneystacks, with dentillated corbelling to northern stack, and replacement rainwater goods. Smooth rendered walling to front elevation, roughcast render to gables, with painted brick block-and-start quoins, stone sill course to first floor, painted brick band between floors, and smooth rendered plinth. Square-headed window openings, with stone sills and one-over-one pane horned timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door opening, with timber panelled door and overlight, with cut-stone steps. Lawned garden to front, bounded by smooth rendered wall with ogee-detailed wrought-iron railings and pedestrian gate, latter set mounted on smooth rendered gate piers.
Appraisal
This detached house is notable for its double-fronted facade with projecting end bays, making it somewhat unusual in this part of Monaghan Town. It retains much of its original fabric, including timber sash windows, and is enhanced by the elaborate cornice and bargeboards. The building adds variety and skilled craftsmanship to the streetscape.