
What is recorded here
Detached single-storey with attic rendered gatelodge, built c. 1880. Central gable-fronted projection to east elevation, single-storey lean-to full-width extension to west. Pitched slate roof, clay ridge tiles, unpainted grouped smooth-rendered central chimneystack, with stepped capping and yellow clay pots, projecting painted serrated timber fascias and bargeboards, uPVC rainwater goods. Painted smooth-rendered walling, projecting plinth. Square-headed window openings, painted stone sills, hood mouldings, painted splayed surrounds, painted mullions, narrow painted four-over-four timber sash windows. Square-headed entrance door opening, hood moulding, painted splayed surround, painted timber door with four panels, centrally sub-divided plain-glazed overlight. Gravelled forecourt, octagonal stone gate posts with pyramidal caps to entrance, low quadrant boundary hedges, set in woodland to north of Lissadell House.
This gate lodge has retained its picturesque charm and is enhanced by the retention of many original features and materials such as the carved and overhanging roof trim, slate roof, panelled entrance door, mullioned windows and unusual sash windows. Its quirky chimneystacks lift the property above the ordinary.
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