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Terraced two-bay two-storey house over raised basement, built c. 1860, as one of terrace of three. Pitched slate roof, with brick chimneystacks having terracotta pots, partially hidden behind brick parapet with cut granite coping. Shared cast-iron rainwater goods. Brown brick, laid in Flemish bond, to wall to front (west) elevation, cut granite plinth course over lined-and-ruled rendered basement wall. Brown brick, laid in English garden wall bond, to side (south) elevation. Square-headed window openings having granite sills, two-over-two pane and one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Elliptical-headed door opening to front, with moulded render surround. Doorcase comprising panelled pilasters, scrolled consoles having acanthus leaf decoration supporting carved cornice. Plain fanlight and timber panelled door. Cut granite steps and platform with cast-iron railings. Square-headed door openings to basement having recent doors. Cast-iron gate with spoked finials and matching railings set on granite plinth wall enclosing basement area.

This attractive house retains much of its historic fabric, and the classically-influenced doorcase in particular enhances its traditional character. The fine cast-iron railings add technical interest and complement the restrained facade. Synge Street was reputedly named for the Church of Ireland Bishop Edward Synge who held land there in the eighteenth century. The street was developed from the late 1840s, as demand for suburban housing grew.