Survey Data
Reg No
21517094
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
House
In Use As
House
Date
1810 - 1830
Coordinates
157266, 156658
Date Recorded
27/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Terraced three-bay four-storey over basement brick townhouse, built c. 1820, and distinguished by a large elliptical carriage arch to ground floor, single-bay four-storey return and a two-storey extension to the upper two floors over the arch, c. 2000. Pitched artificial slate roof with a brick chimneystack to both party walls. Red brick walls laid in Flemish bond with cement pointing with covered coping to parapet wall. Gauged brick flat-arched window openings with patent reveals, painted stone sills and uPVC windows. Modern steel balconies to first floor windows. Gauged brick round-arched door opening with replacement timber door, surround and fanlight, opening onto limestone platform flanked by original spear-headed wrought-iron railings and cast-iron corner rail posts on limestone plinth, the return enclosing a small basement area. Gauged brick elliptical carriage arch spanning two bays, partially blocked-up with rendered walls to form smaller opening with steel gates giving access to rear, providing access to rear sites of entire terrace.
Appraisal
This former townhouse has a spectacular carriage arch and forms part of a terrace of thirteen modestly-scaled houses and former houses. Although many external features have been lost, the carriage arch is a significant feature of this terrace and intact streetscape and a unique feature within the city.