The tower house itself still dominates the landscape, but of its original bawn, or fortified courtyard, only a single circular corner tower survives, standing just 4 metres to the northeast. This modest remnant offers a glimpse into what was once a more extensive defensive complex that protected the inhabitants during turbulent times.

The surviving corner tower is a compact circular structure, measuring 5.1 metres in external diameter with walls nearly a metre thick, creating an internal space of just 3.1 metres across. Rising to 6.7 metres in height, it can be accessed through a rebuilt doorway on its southwest side. Inside, only one level remains intact, featuring a wall recess and three embrasures; two still have their plain window lights whilst the third has been blocked up over the centuries. Although walls extending west and south from the tower might have formed part of the original bawn wall, they’re not bonded to the tower itself, making their original purpose uncertain.

The site gained some fame in the 1830s when artist Daniel Grose captured both the tower house and corner tower in his illustrations, providing valuable documentation of how these structures appeared before further deterioration. Today, visitors can also explore the adjacent Templemichael church site immediately to the west, adding another layer of historical interest to this riverside defensive complex that once guarded an important river confluence in medieval Waterford.