Description

CARPENTER ROAD
1.
5104 Edgaston B15
No 50
SP 9585 SE 45/26 21.1.70
II
2.
C1870, a substantial and important Gothic home by Chamberlain. Tall proportions
with asymmetrical elevations of red brick - polychrome brick banding, stone
dressings end decorative tilework. Two storeys and attics with 2 gabled to
front. Gable end elate mote with Gothic ridge tiled and saddlestones to
gables. Slender shafts to brick chimney stacks. Paired windows consisting
of 2 pointed lights divided by colonette. Pointed arcade with tracery to
stone porch, continued blind against blank wall to left with quatrefoil panel
below 1st floor window. Ornate modelling of stone eaves to side with decorative
panel of polychrome tiles and similar tilework in tympana of window, a feature
repeated on the garden elevation. On the left hand west side a short screen
wall links the coach house, slate roof with saddlestone to gable, banded red
brick walls.

Listing NGR: SP0571185216

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26339359

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Recommended Books

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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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