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Semi-detached gable-fronted single-bay three-storey over basement house, built c.1860, having canted bay window to front and pitched roofed two-storey entrance bay flanked by single-storey bays to side (north-east). Recent pitched roof extension to basement level to rear. Pitched artificial slate roofs with overhanging eaves, having rendered chimneystacks, gabled dormer windows, cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods and recent rooflights. Ornate timber bargeboards to gabled bay. Rendered walls. uPVC cladding to canted bay surmounted by recent railings. Square-headed window openings with rendered sills throughout. Replacement timber and uPVC casement windows to front elevation. One-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows to canted bay. Moulded render surrounds to rear elevation openings, having six-over-six, six-over-three and tow-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows in single, bipartite and tripartite arrangements. Square-headed window openings with rendered reveals to side elevation extensions and entrance bay, having pointed arch two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows in single and bipartite arrangements. Square-headed door openings throughout. Replacement double-leaf glazed timber doors with overlight to canted bay. Timber panelled door having overlight and label moulding to entrance bay. Rubble stone boundary walls with square-profile gate piers and replacement timber gate to rear.

This fine house is one of a group of ten semi-detached houses that is an important contributor to the distinct character of Monkstown. These houses were built for wealthy permanent and temporary residents when the area became popular in the nineteenth century as a resort destination. Though some historic fabric has been replaced, the carved timber bargeboards, render detail and timber sliding sash windows are among the surviving original features which add to the group's character and charm.