Mock Georgian built with loving attention to detail

THERE are copies and there are copies, but Ballyduff House in Cloyne, Co Cork, is almost the genuine Georgian article.

The rest of the country can have its red brick and PVC versions of this architectural genre — the owners of this new building were having none of that: they built in 18th century style for the 21st century living, with a lime render finish, new sash windows and Blue Bangor roof slates.

Even a cursory glance at the exterior shows the fine attention to detail, but another glance at the interior really raises that perception: the finish is so unstinting it should astonish even the most discriminating of buyers.