Simla Villa

Detached double-pile three-bay two-storey house, built c.1880, having pair of pedimented gable-fronted breakfront bays to front (east) elevation and flat-roofed single-bay addition to side (north). Pitched (front) and hipped (rear) slate roofs having rendered chimneystacks, cast-iron and uPVC rainwater goods, uPVC clad overhanging eaves on timber corbels. Lined-and-ruled rendered walls having rendered plinth and sting course on moulded rendered corbels over first floor window openings. Square-headed window openings with stone and render sills, moulded render label mouldings on brackets to ground floor. uPVC casement windows to front elevation. Single two-over-two pane timber sliding sash windows and timber casement windows to rear (west) elevation. Square-headed door opening with replacement timber panelled door and overlights. Rendered enclosing wall to front having rendered coping, square-profile gate piers with caps and replacement double-leaf cast-iron gates.

Set on an elevated site overlooking the harbour, this house forms part of a group of handsome nineteenth century houses which were built outside the town centre for both temporary and permanent residents who were drawn by the sea bathing and healthy air to this fashionable area. These houses add much to the town's historic character and charm. Together with the similar house set flanking Belgrave Terrace to the south, it forms part of an interesting planned ensemble. Its form and design are typical of the villa style which was popular in scenic areas at the time.