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Semi-detached three-bay two-storey local authority house, c.1930. Renovated and refenestrated, c.2000. One of a pair. Pitched (shared) artificial slate roof with clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks, rendered coping, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods, c.2000, on uPVC eaves. Unpainted rendered walls with unpainted replacement cement rendered wall, c.2000, to side elevation to south. Square-headed window openings with concrete sills, and replacement uPVC casement windows, c.2000. Square-headed door opening to porch with glazed uPVC door, c.2000. Set back from road in own grounds with forecourt having unpainted rendered boundary wall.

A well-proportioned, modest-scale house, built as one of a pair (with 22805017/WD-15-08-17) forming part of a larger group of sixteen houses (with 22805007 – 16, 47 - 48/WD-15-08-07 – 16, 47 - 48). Although some of the original form and massing remains intact, extensive renovation works have not had a positive impact on the external expression of the composition. The house, together with the remainder of the group, is of particular importance as a reminder of the emphasis placed on social houses following the establishment of the Independent State. The house forms an attractive feature on uniform appearance in the streetscape leading into the centre of Kilmacthomas.