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Semi-detached gable-fronted single-bay three-storey over basement house, built c.1860, having canted bay window to front and pitched roofed two-storey entrance bay flanked by single-storey bays to side (north-east). Various recent extensions to rear (north-west). Pitched slate roofs with overhanging eaves, having rendered chimneystacks, cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods. Ornate carved timber bargeboards with finials to gables. Rendered walls throughout, having rendered platband between ground and first floors of front elevation. Moulded render sill courses and cornices to canted bay window. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills and moulded render label mouldings, having uPVC casement windows throughout. Venetian window opening with rendered sill to side (north-east) elevation of two-storey extension, having lead-lined one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door openings throughout, having replacement double-leaf uPVC doors with overlight front elevation of two-storey extension having render label moulding. Camber-headed door opening with rendered reveals to rear elevation of two-storey extension, set within shouldered square-headed recess having timber panelled door.

This fine house is one of a group of ten semi-detached houses that is an important contributor to the distinct character of Monkstown. These houses were built for wealthy permanent and temporary residents when the area became popular in the nineteenth century as a resort destination. Though some historic fabric has been replaced, the carved timber bargeboards, render detail and timber sliding sash windows are among the surviving original features which add to the group's character and charm.