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Terraced two-bay five-storey over basement brown brick former townhouse, built c. 1800, with an intact doorcase. Roof concealed behind a parapet wall. Brown brick walls laid in Flemish bond with original pointing above ground floor level, repointed at ground floor level. Rendered basement elevation. Parapet rebuilt, c. 1960, in contrasting red brick, with concrete coping. Square-headed window openings, patent rendered reveals, limestone sills and replacement uPVC windows and original three-over-six timber sash windows at third floor level and three-over-three at fourth floor level (some glazing bars have been removed). Enlarged ground floor window with fixed pane glazing. Round-arch door opening, with red brick arch, and inset timber doorcase on limestone threshold comprising three-quarters engaged Composite columns supporting lintel entablature with fluted frieze and modillion cornice; original webbed fanlight and raised and fielded panelled timber door. Limestone steps lead to concrete covered front door platform. Painted original stone plinth wall supports replacement steel railings, c. 1990; steel steps to basement level.

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