Description

Sir Robert Lorimer, 1911-13. 2 storey and attic asymmetrical
house built round a courtyard. Squared rubble plinth, harl
above with tile hanging on 2 storey, canted bays. Front
elevation: 4 bays, centre right bay with 2 storey, projecting
porch finished with Dutch gable; remaining bays with 2
storey canted windows recessed into main wall.
East elevation with polygonal ground floor window at
south, 2 additional projecting bays, substantially altered
at ground floor. West elevation with south bay projecting,
tall stair window on long recessed elevation. Courtyard
no partially filled at ground level.
Interior: much original panelling and plaster ceiling
decoration remains; chimneypieces in hall, dining room and
lounge with Renaissance detailing; wide stair leading to
spacious landing; some tiled fireplaces remain on 1st floor.

Statement of Interest

Built for C H Ackroyd. Formerlu Duncraggie.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17825504

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Recommended Books

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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)