Description

ROMSEY ROAD SU 43 NE 12/44 West Downs School Master's Lodge II House. c.1905. Architect John Simpson in Arts and Crafts style. Ground floor red brick in stretcher bend, 1st floor tile hung. Hipped tiled roof with tall channelled brick chimneystacks to either end. 2 storeys and attics . 4 windows. Slightly assymetrical. L-shaped building. Left side has projecting wing. Central pediment with lunette window having leaded lights. 1st floor has 4 triple leaded light windows. Ground floor has large 9 light mullioned and transomed curved bay the width of the pediment. To the left of this is a pointed arched door surround with 3 plank door. Projecting wing to right hand side has set-back doorcase on wooden piers. Unusual tall iron brackets to guttering. Rear elevation has 2 gables. Interior not seen, but large brick and lintel semi-circular fireplace with timber base and period door furniture reported.

Listing NGR: SU4684629410

External Links

• Wikidata Q26633924

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