Longwood Lodge, 186 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT37 9TB

A symmetrical two bay single storey rendered gate lodge, built c.1860, formerly one of a pair flanking the main entrance to the Longwood Estate; now located on the west side of the Shore Road. Square on plan, facing south, with canted bays to west and east. Hipped natural slate roof, leaded hips and ridges; chimneystack with corbelled cap and octagonal pots to party wall between bays; overhanging eaves with half-round metal rainwater goods on timber fascia. Walling is painted rendered over projecting contrasting plinth, pilaster strips to corners, those to principal elevation with moulded capitals, others plain, all supporting plain projecting cornice. Windows are segmental-headed multi-pane double timber side-hung casements; painted masonry sills on scrolled brackets, contrasting moulded architraves and panelled aprons to principal and west elevations only. All windows are set within a segmental-headed recess, except those to rear. Principal elevation has central segmental-headed entrance opening with beaded surround set within a classical porch; opening is framed by plain pilasters; porch comprises Ionic columns and plain pedimented entablature all on single stone step; timber door with multi-paned glazed top panel over flush bottom panels; brass door furniture. Window to either side. East elevation has canted bay at right and window to left; there is a small window insertion without sill between canted bay and central pilaster. Rear elevation is symmetrical, three openings wide with central replacement timber door. West elevation is as east, without window insertion. Setting The lodge is set in a small garden with patio to rear; modern housing to east, bounding the former estate access, now a cul-de-sac; bounded by main road to west, enclosed by modern brick wall. Roof: natural slate Walling: Painted smooth render Windows: multi-pane casements Rainwater goods: Half round metal