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Semi-detached four-bay two-storey over basement with dormer attic house, built c.1880, having gable-fronted projecting bay with two-storey flat roof canted bay to front (south-east). Carved timber lean-to porch to side (south) elevation of projecting bay. Pitched roof extension to rear (north-west) at basement level. Pitched artificial slate roofs having red brick chimneystacks with decorative over sailing coping, timber clad overhanging eaves, cast-iron rainwater goods and recent rooflights. English bond red brick walls throughout, having ashlar limestone string courses at sill levels to front and side elevations. Camber-headed window openings with ashlar limestone sills and voussoirs to front elevation, having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Camber-headed window openings with ashlar limestone sills red brick voussoirs to rear elevation, having two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed window openings with ashlar limestone sills and voussoirs to side elevation, having one-over-one pane timber sliding sash windows. Paired two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows to basement level of rear elevation. Lean-to timber porch comprising carved columns, balustrades and square-headed window opening to side with fixed pane window and square-headed glazed timber door. Square-headed door opening to interior of porch having timber panelled door and overlight. Camber-headed door opening to rear elevation having red brick voussoirs and glazed timber door. Rubble stone and red brick boundary walls to rear and front having square-profile gate piers and wrought-iron gate.

Built as part of a series of semi-detached houses overlooking the harbour this fine house forms part of a group which adds much to Monkstown's historic character. These houses were built to accommodate both temporary and permanent residents who were drawn to the fashionable resort for its sea bathing, sea air and healthy living. This house is an excellent example of contemporary architectural fashions, with its canted bay windows, gabled projecting bay and ornate porch. The red brick and grey limestone utilised in its construction add colour and texture to the streetscape.