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Avondale House

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Avondale House
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Detached five-bay two-storey over basement country house, built 1779, in neo-Classical style. The house was built by Samuel Hayes (1743-95) and its design is attributed to James Wyatt (1746-1813). The house is finished in render with block and start quoins. The central three-bay breakfront is surmounted by a plain pediment. The timber panelled double front door is within a flat-headed opening; a portico is over the door and is supported on Tuscan order columns. Window openings are flat-headed with six-over-six and three-over-three timber sash frames. The hipped roof is finished with natural slate and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks are rendered with plain caps and clay pots. Internally the house has been faithfully restored and is in very original condition. It has retained much memorabilia belonging to Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-91). The house is set within a large well wooded estate.

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