Borris House
Country house in Carlow, Ireland, dating from 1730–1740
Detached seven-bay three-storey over basement Tudor Revival country house, dated 1731, incorporating fabric of earlier castle, pre-1700, with render and cut stone façade enrichments. Renovated and extended, c. 1870, with projecting arcaded porch and crenellated parapet added having turret finials and service wing added to rear. Interior retains original appearance. Stable complex to rear. Walled garden to site. Freestanding folly tower, dated 1817, to site.
- Type:
- Country house
- Period:
- 1730–1740
- Where:
- Carlow, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 52.60°N, 6.93°W
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