Vosterburg

Rectangular early-mid 18th century house, 2-storey over basement, probabl ybuilt c. 1716-24 by Elias Voster, a Dutchman settled in Cork, with alterations carried out in 1860s (Meagher forthcoming). Entrance front (N) of 5 bays; central 1-bay breakfront with wide 25-light sash window over fanlighted door with coupled engaged Doric columns (Bence-Jones 1978, 28). View front (S) has central 2-bay bow. House 2 bays deep, with round-headed stairway window on E elevation. Roof hipped with Victorian dormers; 18th century staircase and plasterwork in interior. Blocked-up alcove in retaining wall of garden on Middle Glanmire Road marks remains of formerly extensive ornamental waterworks; possible site of St. Brandon's church (CO074-058---) in W side of garden. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009