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Detached three-bay two-storey farmhouse, extant 1853, on an L-shaped plan with single-bay (north) or two-bay (south) two-storey side elevations. Occupied, 1901; 1911. Refenestrated, ----. Hipped slate roof on an L-shaped plan with lichen-covered ridge tiles, grey brick Running bond chimney stacks on axis with ridge having stepped capping supporting terracotta pots, and cast-iron rainwater goods on rendered slate flagged eaves retaining cast-iron downpipes. Rusticated surface finish to front (west) elevation with rusticated rendered quoins to corners; roughcast surface finish (remainder). Segmental-headed central door opening with cut-granite step threshold, and cut-granite surround centred on keystone framing replacement timber panelled door having fanlight. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and rusticated voussoirs framing replacement uPVC casement windows replacing six-over-six (ground floor) or three-over-six (first floor) timber sash windows. Set in landscaped grounds with rendered piers to perimeter having shallow pyramidal capping.

A farmhouse erected by David Charles (d. 1858; Calendars of Wills and Administrations 1859, 42) representing an integral component of the mid nineteenth-century domestic built heritage of north County Wexford with the architectural value of the composition suggested by such attributes as the deliberate alignment maximising on scenic vistas overlooking rolling grounds with a mountainous backdrop in the distance; the compact plan form centred on a restrained doorcase not only demonstrating good quality workmanship, but also showing a pretty lace-like fanlight; and the diminishing in scale of the openings on each floor producing a graduated visual impression. Having been well maintained, the elementary form and massing survive intact together with quantities of the original fabric, both to the exterior and to the interior: however, the introduction of replacement fittings to the openings has not had a beneficial impact on the character or integrity of a farmhouse having historic connections with the Charles family including Thomas Charles (d. 1904), 'Farmer late of Laraheen County Wexford' (Calendars of Wills and Administrations 1906, 65); and a succession of tenants including Aidan Jones (----), 'Farmer' (NA 1901; NA 1911).

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15700210

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