Ardnalee

Detached two-bay two-storey over basement country house, built 1832, with five-bay side (south) elevation. Portico to front (east), two-storey extension to side (north) and full-height canted bay window and extension to rear (west). Hipped slate roof with overhanging stone eaves, rendered chimneystacks and cast-iron rainwater goods. Roughcast rendered walls, slate hanging to side (north) elevation and painted stone plinth course and rendered platband below eaves. Square-headed window openings with limestone sills throughout, having six-over-six pane timber sliding sash windows to first floor of front elevation, nine-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows to ground floor of front, side (south) and rear elevations. Six-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows to first floor of side (south) and rear elevations. Six-over-three pane timber sliding sash window to basement of side (south) elevation and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows with moulded render reveals to canted bay window and rear extension. Round-headed stairwell window opening to side (north) elevation with limestone sill, having nine-over-six pane timber sliding sash window with spoked fanlight to upper sash. Round-headed door opening with tooled limestone doorcase to front elevation, comprising chamfered surround with engaged Composite columns. Timber panelled door surmounted by spoked fanlight, set behind semi-circular plan tooled limestone tetra-style portico, having Doric columns and pilasters on stepped plinths surmounted by entablature. Set on flight of bowed tooled limestone steps. Set within own extensive grounds.

Built by the Morgan family in 1832, Ardnalee House displays a grand classically inspired façade, characterised by its classical proportions and regular fenestration. The house is especially notable for its highly ornate entrance with its skilfully carved limestone surround and impressive portico, which greatly enlivens the façade and provides a decorative focal point. The sash windows, timber panelled door and hipped slate roof add to its historic character. The outbuildings, walled garden and gate lodge add to its setting and context.