Survey Data
Reg No
14922006
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Worker's house
In Use As
Guest house/b&b
Date
1800 - 1810
Coordinates
203215, 218911
Date Recorded
06/10/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement former harbour master's house, built in 1806 with single-bay single-storey flanking bays and extension to rear. Now a bed and breakfast. Set within its own grounds adjacent to the Grand Canal. Pitched slate roof with terracotta ridge tiles. Rendered walls with string course over basement. Replacement timber sash windows with rendered surrounds and painted sills. Round-headed door opening with tooled stone surround to timber panelled door with spoked fanlight. Tooled limestone steps, some replaced to door. Boot scraper, cast- and wrought-iron railings to steps and front site. Rear of site bounded by random coursed wall.
Appraisal
Located adjacent to the Grand Canal, this building was purpose-built to function as the harbour master's house. Sensitively renovated, the house retains its original character and form. The carved stone doorcase accessed by tooled limestone steps is of particular interest reflecting the work of skilled craftsmen. Attention to detailing is apparent in such features, which adds architectural significance to the building whilst enhancing its charming appearance.