Description

Built in 2 stages probably on earlier foundations. Circa
1830-40 main house: 2 storeys over tall basement asymmetrical
main elevation to west and south. Grey stugged ashlar with
polished dressings, broad battered band course at ground
floor level. Entrance elevation: wide canted bay at right,
plain porch at head of steps flanked by narrow semi-
circular headed windows (tripartite above). Circa 1862 3-
storey and basement simple Italianate tower, yellow ashlar
treated as main house to west and south (rendered north and
east); large 3-light windows to south. South elevation: long;
frontage with advanced east bay. Windows 1, 2 and 3-light;
slate roofs.
INTERIOR: substantially re-cast 1862 semi-octagonal hall
with unusual chimneypiece the uprights raised to clasp lintel
with round heads reflecting the windows. Drawing room with
Corinthian screen and marble chimneypiece. Dining room with
black marble chimneypiece and brass and cast-iron grate with
dragons. All rooms with good period cornice details Library in
tower extension with custom-built bookcases.

Statement of Interest

Substantially renovated 1974

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56621249

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Recommended Books

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  Kent: North East and East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Northumberland (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  For the Record
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Oxfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)