12-14 The Square, Portaferry, Co Down, BT22 1LW

Relatively plain, two storey terrace block, possibly dating from the early 19th century, originally two dwellings but now containing a dental surgery, shop and apartment, with modern shop fron to No.12. The properties are set on the NW side of the Square. The front E elevation of the block faces E. The front façade of No.14 (to the S of the end of the block), is symmetrical. To the centre of the ground floor there is a central panelled timber door. Two sash windows with horns, no astragals (one either side of the door) Narrow cement window bands, probably added c.1930. First floor has three sash windows with horns. Eaves course Nos. 12-13- The front façade of this building may once have matched No.12, but a shop front has been inserted to the ground floor. Left hand panelled door leads to first floor apartment. To the right is a centrally located recent double timber shop doors (leading to separate shops) each with a fanlight. Fixed timber shop windows one to each side of shop door. Surround to shop fronts painted white. To the first floor there are three windows, as No.14. Nos. 12-14 have a modern house built (which incorporates an existing outhouse) close to the rear. The main rear elevation is much obscured by the new building but has some sash windows either side of the two storey return. No access to the rear of No.14. The entire front façade of the block is covered in unpainted cement render. Thr roof of the block is gabled roof with Bangor blue slates to No.14 and fibre cement slates to Nos. 12-13. Two yellow brick chimney stacks . Uneven chimney pots to No. 14, matching chimney pots to Nos. 12-13.