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Birr Castle

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Birr Castle
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Detached double-pile three-bay two-storey former head gardener's house, built c.1840, with extension and outbuilding to rear. Set within walled garden of Birr Castle demesne. Pitched slate roof with terracotta ridge tiles, rendered chimneystacks with terracotta pots and cast-iron rainwater goods. Rendered walls. Timber sash windows with stone sills. Round-headed door opening with timber spoked fanlight and timber battened door.
Situated adjacent to the Millennium Gardens and within the greater walled garden of Birr Castle demesne, this former head gardener's house, retains many architectural features. The hornless six-over-six pane timber sash windows and the round-headed door opening with simple spoked fanlight are examples of such features which elevate this structure to one of importance. The retention of original fabrics is also worthy of note with the stone sills, slate roof, terracotta pots and cast-iron rainwater goods all remaining intact.

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