The Rectory in Blackabbey

Detached U-plan two-bay three-storey rectory, built c. 1900, with single-bay single-storey canted bay windows to ground floor, front (south) elevation and box bay window to ground floor east elevation. Single-bay two-storey return to rear (north) with flat-roofed block to north. Lean-to to rear, east bay. Hipped slate roofs with overhanging eaves, render eaves course, ridge tiles and decorative rendered chimneystacks. Rendered walls. Camber-headed openings to first floor with replacement uPVC windows and render sill course. Square-headed openings to ground floor and to bay windows with replacement uPVC windows and continuous render sill course. Camber-headed door opening with timber panelled half-glazed double-leaf doors and overlight, approached by cut stone steps.

This rectory forms a group with the other religious structures within the town to the south and makes a significant contribution to the architectural and social heritage of the town. It retains much of its form, the hipped roof and regular façade being features characteristic of rectories of its era. The canted and box bay windows add interest to the façade.