Description

COLEY AVENUE 1. 5128 Coley Park House SU 7072 13/303 II 2. Early C19 (altered circa 1840). Architect D A Alexander. East front: 2 storeys and central attic, rendered, balustraded parapet over cornice. End 2 bays break forward on each side. 7 bay front, glazing bar sashes with raised upper surrounds on guttae, and keystones. Porte Cochere off-centre left, also rendered, of 2 arched bays. Small conservatory right of centre on twisted columns. 2 dormers, small extension to right. Original tripartite doorway with fluted mullions, arcaded fanlight with Greek key pattern. Sungod mask (C18) above. Glazed doors. South front 2 bays, 3 storey segmental bay and 3 bays. West front: 3 bay arched loggia in centre with room over. Interior: flagged hall with black corner lozenges. Staircase circa 1840 with arcaded 1st floor landing each side (marble balusters). Ground floor bow window room has a fine, apparently C18 (possibly reproduction) marble chimneypiece with harvesting scenes. Large formal garden to west with terraced and apsed centre, steps, walls and hedges. Circa 1800 piers at end of west wall.

Listing NGR: SU7033772159

External Links

• Coley Park House at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q26407326

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