Description

TQ 2980 NW CITY OF WESTMINSTER SAVILE ROW Wl
70/109
No 17
5.2.70
GV II
Terrace house. c. 1733 with early and mid C19 alterations. Stucco
faced, slate roof. Originally 3 storeys and basement with 3rd floor
and gabled attic added. 3 windows wide. Doorway to right semi-
circular arched with beribboned bay-leaf architrave and a globe
lantern projecting up from fanlight. To the left a canted bay
window in recess, the cornice over on Egyptianised consoles.
Upper floors have casements and sashes in shallow architraves; 1st
and 2nd floor plat bands, cornices to 3rd and 4th floors and
hipped gable finished off with ornate weathervane. 1st floor cast
iron balcony supported by twisted iron columns. Wrought iron area
railings and original stone obelisks in front of doorway. Residence
of the architect George Basevi 1832-42 (L. C. C. plaque). Interior
similar to No 16 but considerably altered early C19 and C20 though
retaining mutilated dog leg staircase and panelled 1st floor front
room with enriched cornice. Part of the Burlington Estate.
Survey of London; vol XXXII

Listing NGR: TQ2913780789

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q27081507

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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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