The Doon House

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The Doon, County Offaly
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement country house, built c.1800, with Doric portico to front elevation and return and extensions to rear. Set within demesne amongst woods and farmland.

The Doon is the seat of the Mooney family who can trace their association with this area back to Norman times. Located beside native woodlands and accessed up a winding avenue lined with mature trees, The Doon enjoys an undisturbed view of Doon Castle, a striking ruin perched on a hill to the east of the house. The limestone Doric portico provides a suitably impressive entrance to the house and together with the cornice, original windows and original interior plan contributes to the architectural significance of the structure. The stable yard complex is traditional in its plan and arrangement, however, the belfry and rockfaced limestone entrance bay make this range of buildings noteworthy. The main house, walled garden, stable yard, entrance gates and Doon Castle forms an interesting group of buildings.