What is recorded here

Semi-detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built c. 1860, having gabled canted end-bay to east and projecting central porch. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Brick walls with plinth course, and string course to gable with foliate label stops. Gargoyles to canted-bay, first floor. Foliate plaques to first floor centre-bay and canted bay. Camber-headed openings, all with replacement uPVC windows, limestone sills and brick continuous sill course to first floor. Round-headed opening with brick surround having foliate consoles, overlight and replacement uPVC door. Flight of limestone steps to entrance. Painted rendered walls with square-profile piers.

This house is a notable example of Victorian Gothic Revival domestic architecture. The decorative gargoyles are an interesting feature and continue the Gothic theme. The foliate plaques and ornate entrance surround are finely crafted and add further visual interest to the façade. This house, believed to be built by D. L. Lewis, was erected with the intention of capitalizing on the anticipated influx of people it was assumed the new rail network would ultimately introduce. They were not a success, however, and caused the bankruptcy of Lewis.

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