Survey Data
Reg No
16320012
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Worker's house
In Use As
House
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
312474, 179495
Date Recorded
05/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Terraced three-bay single-storey former estate workers house, built c.1880, now in use a private house. The building is constructed in rubble granite with brick block and start surrounds. The front door is set within a flat-headed opening; this is located within the side of a projecting gabled porch; this has a decorative bargeboard. The window openings are flat-headed with two over two timber sash frames. The pitched roof is finished with natural slate and has metal rainwater goods and a serrated clay ridge. Chimneystacks are in brick with corbelled caps and no pots. The house is slightly set back behind a small raised garden with granite wall.
Appraisal
This small cottage is one of a modest terrace of six well maintained houses. The terrace is situated on the western side of the town centre. It adds variety and interest to the streetscape.