Ballykeane, Redcross, Co Wicklow
Mark Bence-Jones. A Guide to Irish Country Houses (originally published as Burke’s Guide to Country Houses volume 1 Ireland by Burke’s Peerage Ltd. 1978); Revised edition 1988 Constable and Company Ltd, London.
p. 290. “(Foot/LGI1912) A two storey 5 bay C18 house with end stacks and parapeted roof. Venetian doorway with pilasters, elegant leading in fanlight and sidelights. In 1837 the residence of Mrs Lundy Foot, whose husband was murdered in his seat, Rosbercon Castle, Co Kilkenny, 1835.”
Ballykean House, BALLYKEAN (PENROSE), County Wicklow
Detached five-bay two-storey over part basement country house, built c.1780. The ground floor and first floor appear to be split-level. The house is finished in render. To the north-east there is a single-storey c.1990s addition. The Venetian window style door case has panelled double doors with sidelights and a semi-circular spider’s web fanlight over. Window openings are flat-headed with six over six timber sash frames. The hipped roof is set behind a parapet with a corbelled coping and is finished with natural slate and cast-iron rainwater goods. Chimneystacks have plain caps and clay pots. The house is set within a small well wooded demesne.
Appraisal
This late 18th century house is in very good original condition. It compliments its surroundings and adds much to the local heritage.
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