Templenew House

The saved account records: Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house with attic storey, built c. 1845, having two-storey over basement return to the rear (north) at the west corner.

The saved account records: Modern single-storey garage addition to the rear (north).

The saved account records: Half-hipped natural slate roof to main block having a central pair of rendered chimneystacks with terracotta pots over.

The saved account records: Ruinous two-storey outbuilding to rear, built c. 1820, having remains of pitched natural slate roof, projecting cut stone eaves course, rendered rubble stone walls, square-headed window openings with red brick surrounds and remains of timber windows, square-headed doorways with remains of timber fittings, and segmental-headed carriage-arch with red brick voussoirs.

Templenew House matters for the exact reasons given in its official assessment, rather than merely because it is an old structure. The source records: This interesting, well-proportioned and distinctive Victorian house retains its early form and character. Its visual appeal and integrity is enhanced by the retention of much of its early fabric including timber sliding sash windows, timber panelled door, and natural slate roof. The unusual fan-like render detailing over the openings to the main elevation (south) creates a distinctive appearance and adds artistic interest. This render detailing is reminiscent of a Regency Revival style. The wide central doorway with sidelights having margin glazing with coloured glass panels, and the fine flight of cut stone… This explains what the place adds to local life, the street or the surviving built history.