Rock Lodge

End-of-terrace three-bay two-storey house, c.1850, with single-bay single-storey flat-roofed projecting porch to centre. Extensively renovated, c.2000. One of a terrace of three. Pitched (shared) roof with replacement artificial slate, c.2000, clay ridge tiles, rendered chimney stacks, rendered coping, and replacement uPVC rainwater goods, c.2000, on overhanging eaves. Flat roof to porch not visible behind parapet. Unpainted rendered walls with paired rendered pilasters to porch supporting frieze having moulded cornice over with blocking course to parapet. Square-headed window openings with stone sills, and replacement uPVC casement windows, c.2000. Square-headed door opening with replacement timber panelled door, c.2000. Set back from line of road with section of wrought iron railings to front (obscured by hedge) on unpainted rendered plinth having wrought iron gate.(ii) Detached four-bay two-storey coach house, c.1850, to north-east with square-headed carriageway. Pitched slate roof with red clay ridge tiles, and no rainwater goods on red brick eaves. Unpainted lime rendered walls over random rubble stone construction. Square-headed window openings with no sills, red brick dressings, and timber boarded fittings. Square-headed carriageway with timber board double doors.

A handsome house of balanced proportions and reserved Classical detailing, which retains most of its original form massing. However, extensive renovation works have led to the loss of much of the original fabric and historic patina. The survival of the original coach house to the grounds enhances the importance of the site. Built as one of a terrace of three identical units (with 22816192 – 3/WD-26-16-192 – 3), the house forms an elegant feature in the streetscape of Summer Hill.