Description

TORQUAY

SX9263 PARK HILL ROAD
885-1/18/207 (North West side)
10/01/75 Nos.27 AND 29
and attached front railings

GV II

Detached house, divided into two. c1850s. Stuccoed and blocked
out; slate roof, hipped at right end, gabled at left end,
tarred to the right (No.27); stacks with brick and rendered
shafts with platbands.
PLAN: Double-depth plan with a central entrance, services in
basement.
EXTERIOR: 2 storeys and basement. Originally symmetrical 2-bay
front. Central recessed 6-panel front door with a reeded
lintel. 3 first-floor and 2 second-floor windows, embrasures
original. Windows in right-hand bay with original 12-pane
sashes, other windows (No.29) unfortunately reglazed with
plastic windows. No.27 has a single-storey set-back porch
block at the right end with a modern front door. Rear
elevation has central gabled projection with a pretty balcony,
unfortunate plastic window.
INTERIOR: Not inspected but may retain features of interest.
SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: Railings to basement areas with ogee
finials.

Listing NGR: SX9202663405

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26502020

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Recommended Books

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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Cornwall (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide