Attyflin House

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Detached five-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c. 1770, comprising three-bay pedimented breakfront flanked on each side by a single-bay two-storey section. Further flanked by slightly projecting lower two-bay two-storey wings dating to the early nineteenth century. Square-headed window openings to first floor with six over six timber sash windows to main five-bay house with three over three timber sash windows to first floor of wings. Segmental-headed window openings to ground floor with six over six timber sash windows. Square-headed door opening with overlight and Gibbsian surround. Roughcast rendered walls with plat band at first floor sill level uniting all nine bays. Central window with shouldered surround. Enclosed yard to rear with cust stone stables.

Attyflin House is an important country house. It retains much of its original character and special features, including the robust Gibbsian doorcase and ornate coat of arms, contribute significantly to its architectural interest. A courtyard of outbuildings and a bow-ended walled garden contribute significantly to the setting of the estate. Attyflin House was the birthplace of Thomas Johnson Westropp (1860-1922) who was a notable antiquarian and collector of folklore.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 21902131

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