17 February, 2019

gate house

while walking, we passed this rather cute wee house surrounded by trees. 




This is the only info I could find on the Gate House in Mountcharles

Not visible in this shot because of foliage, but this house has an extremely steeply pitched roof; rare and perhaps the work of a distinguished architect of Edwardian times; this is a matter for research and a second picture to be taken in winter when a better view exists.
Photo by Louise Price


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Location: Mountcharles, Co. Donegal, Ireland

34 comments:

  1. Victor S E MoubarakFebruary 17, 2019 at 9:49 AM

    Now that is really a beautiful house. I love it.

    God bless you, Bill.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 17, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    Architects often did something special when designing gatehouses; they were the first thing that visitors saw when they visited the grand mansions so they were made to create a good impression.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,February 17, 2019 at 10:05 AM

    Is it still occupied?

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    1. BillFebruary 17, 2019 at 2:15 PM

      I don't know if it is occupied. We didn't see anyone while we were looking around.

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  4. s.cFebruary 17, 2019 at 10:14 AM

    From the time that you could afford human gate openers and there fairytale houses.

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  5. JeevanFebruary 17, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    I love this gate house and the mysterious look it surrounds! Interesting very steeply roof

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  6. NokeFebruary 17, 2019 at 10:50 AM

    Schöne kleines Haus.

    Noke

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  7. Anne (cornucopia)February 17, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    Great photos. I love old architecture. (I haven't taken many photos recently due to the winter weather here in the Northeast US. Hopefully I'll have some of my own architecture photos to share on my blog once the weather warms up a little.)

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  8. biebkriebelsFebruary 17, 2019 at 11:17 AM

    It looks like a Hansel and Gretel house :)

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  9. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:15 PM

    Uma bela casa, aproveito para desejar um bom Domingo.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    Livros-Autografados

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  10. AndyFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    What a sweet cottage. Just the kind of place I would expect to see Barry Fitzgerald.

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  11. eileeninmdFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:34 PM

    Hello, I love the gate house, a beautiful place. Great photos! Happy Sunday, enjoy your day. Have a great new week ahead!

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  12. Aditya Narayan MohantyFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    Awesome gate house click . I hope you too like my photo blog.

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  13. Mikael BergmanFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:17 PM

    excellent nice house with nice garden in the last picture

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  14. Linda dFebruary 17, 2019 at 2:06 PM

    Charming. Was that gorgeous wall removed?

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    1. BillFebruary 17, 2019 at 2:18 PM

      No, the wall is still there, it's in great shape too.

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  15. Patsfotos.February 17, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    Hi Bill.

    Nice cottages Bill.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  16. William KendallFebruary 17, 2019 at 3:14 PM

    I love it too.

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  17. TomFebruary 17, 2019 at 4:45 PM

    ...straight out of a story book.

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  18. SharonFebruary 17, 2019 at 5:05 PM

    What a fantastic find. I love your shots.

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  19. Laurel WoodFebruary 17, 2019 at 5:15 PM

    A charming home. Looks like a fairy tale cottage.
    Thank you for sharing your photos from your walks.

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  20. Small City ScenesFebruary 17, 2019 at 5:55 PM

    I love it and I want one just for me----a perfect studio or anything!!!
    MB

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  21. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 17, 2019 at 7:15 PM

    It looks lovely, I enjoyed seeing your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  22. Mary KirklandFebruary 17, 2019 at 7:17 PM

    That is a cute little house. I would love to have a house with so much greenery around it. Would be nice to sit out in, in the cooler months.

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  23. RedPatFebruary 17, 2019 at 8:58 PM

    It is wonderful! I love it, Bill!

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  24. Maria RodriguesFebruary 17, 2019 at 9:02 PM

    A very interesting house, especially the roof.
    Great shots.
    Maria
    Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco

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  25. MichelleFebruary 17, 2019 at 9:45 PM

    This looks like it was made for me. I adore it.

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  26. JFMFebruary 18, 2019 at 12:14 AM

    Absolutely my dream home!!!
    I love it Bill!!!

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  27. magiceyeFebruary 18, 2019 at 1:07 AM

    A house straight out of a fairy tale!

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  28. KayFebruary 18, 2019 at 6:01 AM

    Magiceye said it: straight out of a fairy tale. That was my first thought.

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  29. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 18, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    I really want to know more about this charmer! Could you knock on the door and tell them their home has fans ))

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  30. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 18, 2019 at 3:06 PM

    It's like a fairy tale cottage in the woods Bill, looking forward to seeing more ✨

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  31. Susan KaneFebruary 19, 2019 at 1:58 AM

    Oh. It is such a magical house. Don't you just want to get inside??

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  32. AngieFebruary 19, 2019 at 4:19 AM

    Bill - the stuff of romance and legend - I imagine all sorts of various characters and animals that can speak living in this "wee" house. Fabulous, simply fabulous!

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