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Terraced two-bay four-storey over basement former townhouse, built c. 1820, now in use as offices. Single-span pitched slate roof with full-height L-plan rear (west) return, set behind parapet wall with granite coping, and parapet gutters. Single brick chimneystack to south with clay pots. Buff brick walls laid in Flemish bond with lime tuck pointing. Granite plinth course over rendered basement wall. Gauged brick square-headed window openings with granite sills and timber sash windows; replacement three-over-three to third floor, replacement six-over-six to second floor, original eight-over-eight to basement and original six-over-six pane to remainder. Decorative wrought- and cast-iron balconettes to first and second floors. Gauged brick round-headed doorcase opening with square-headed door opening flanked by blank painted panels, moulded lintel cornice and original painted spoked fanlight. Original timber panelled door with eleven raised-and-fielded panels and brass door furniture opening onto granite platform with iron boot scraper and granite steps to street. Platform and basement enclosed by original wrought- and cast-iron railings set on granite plinth wall with steel steps providing access to the basement. Forming part of a continuous terrace of former townhouses lining west side of Fitzwilliam Street Upper.

A handsome terraced early-nineteenth century former townhouse retaining its original façade composition and much historic external fabric, including sash windows and well-executed ironwork. The granite dressings contrast with the mellow brick, adding colour and textural interest. It forms part of a long terrace of former residences and contributes significantly to the coherent appearance of the streetscape in the heart of the south Georgian core.