Rahan Lodge

Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built in 1740, with return to rear. Set within its own grounds. Hipped slate roof with terracotta ridge tiles, ruled-and-lined rendered chimneystacks with terracotta pots, oversailing eaves and some cast-iron rainwater goods. Ruled-and-lined render to walls with smooth render to quoins and timber brackets to eaves course. Timber sash windows with tooled stone sills. Segmental-headed door opening with tooled limestone surround comprising four Doric style columns supporting cornice over timber panelled door flanked by diamond sidelights with spoked fanlight above. Door accessed by tooled limestone steps with wrought-iron railings. Stone outbuildings with corrugated roofs and yellow brick carriage arches, and walled garden to north west. Cut ashlar gate piers and rendered walls to front of site.

This well proportioned and adequately designed house contains many original features which enhance its appearance such as the timber sash windows and eaves brackets. The elaborate composition of its classically designed door surround is articulated by the carved and finally finished stone dressing. These features enliven the visual appearance of the house whilst enhancing the architectural significance of the building. The historical significance of the house is associated with the cartographic Pettrie family for whom the house was built. Subsequently it was also owned by Maire O'Brien who donated both land and money for Saint Stanislaus College and the presentation convent within the village of Rahan.