Description

KENTON THE STRAND, Starcross
SX 9681-9781

14/276 The Georgian House
7.4.82

GV II

House, divided into flats. Early C19. Colourwashed and rendred, probably stone,
slate roof behind parapet; end stacks.
Plan: Double depth plan with steps up to a central entrance. Details of plan unclear
at time of survey as interior not inspected.
Exterior: 2 storeys and half basement. Symmetrical 3-bay front with a parapet with a
moulded cornice, outer pilasters and 3-storey bow windows to left and right, original
windows. Steps up to a central panelled front door with a deep rectangular fanlight
and moulded eared architrave. Tripartite sash windows, the half-basement windows
with moulded outer pilasters, the outer sashes 4-pane, the centre 6-pane. The ground
floor windows have 4 over 2 pane outer sashes, 6 over 2 in the centre, the lower
lights having lost some glazing bars; similar first floor windows. The centre window
over the front door is a 6 over 2 pane sash (some lower glazing bars missing) with a
moulded eared architrave. 3 attic dormers, the centre dormer possibly original.
Interior: Not inspected but likely to have features of interest and original joinery.
In a prominent position on the Strand, similar to the house adjoining at the right.

Listing NGR: SX9766681897

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