Survey Data
Reg No
20907568
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Previous Name
Foaty House
Original Use
Worker's house
In Use As
Clubhouse
Date
1810 - 1830
Coordinates
178246, 71600
Date Recorded
23/07/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Detached six-bay single-storey former worker's house, built c. 1820, now in use as Scout accommodation. Hipped slate roof with rooflights, red brick chimneystacks and decorative ceramic chimneypots. Painted rubble stone walls. Square-headed window openings with painted stone sills and two-over-two pane timber sliding sash and timber casement windows. Square-headed door opening with cut limestone threshold and half-glazed timber door. Cast-iron square-profile water pump to north elevation.
Appraisal
Skilfully constructed of robust materials and retaining its early character and form. Part of the historically important Fota House demesne which once comprised the whole island, the survival of its notable demesne structures, distinguished gardens and formal layout adds significantly to Ireland's national heritage.