Elmira

Semi-detached single-bay two-storey over basement with dormer attic house, built c.1880. Later two-storey pitched roof extension to side (north-east) and two-storey over basement pitched roof extension to rear (north-west). Recent lean-to conservatory to side. Pitched slate roofs with overhanging timber clad eaves supported by timber corbels, rendered chimneystacks, gabled dormer window, cast-iron rainwater goods and recent rooflights. Rendered walls throughout with ornate render platband to front elevation. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills throughout having one-over-one, two-over-two and six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows with occasional timber casement replacements. Pointed arch window opening with rendered sill to front elevation having uPVC casement window. Round-headed window opening with rendered sill to side elevation, having timber casement window. Oculus window opening to side elevation, having timber casement window. Square-headed door opening to side extension having glazed timber door and overlight. Rendered boundary walls to rear having square-profile gate piers and replacement timber gate.

Set behind a series of seven pairs of houses set along the main street overlooking the harbour, this pair is built to the same plan and form as the pairs to the east. 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.