Ballynapierce House

Detached three-bay two- and three-storey split-level farmhouse, extant 1900, on an L-shaped plan centred on single-bay single-storey gabled projecting open porch to ground floor abutting single-bay two-storey advanced end bay; two-bay two-storey (south) or three-bay three-storey (north) elevations. In alternative use, 1905-7. Occupied, 1911. Sold, 1964. Resold, 1968. Refenestrated, ----. Now disused. Hipped slate roof on a quadrangular plan abutting hipped slate roof (west), clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks having paired stringcourses below capping supporting terracotta or yellow terracotta pots, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods on slightly overhanging slate flagged eaves retaining cast-iron downpipes. Part creeper- or ivy-covered rendered, ruled and lined walls with rusticated quoins to corners. Hipped segmental-headed central door opening approached by flight of three cut-granite steps, three quarter-engaged colonettes on plinths supporting shallow cornice, and concealed dressings framing timber panelled double doors having sidelights below fanlight. Square-headed window openings with cut-granite sills, and rendered block-and-start surrounds framing replacement aluminium casement windows. Interior including (ground floor): central hall retaining carved timber surrounds to door openings framing timber panelled doors; and carved timber surrounds to door openings to remainder framing timber panelled doors with timber panelled shutters to window openings. Set in landscaped grounds.