Description

From 1624; later alterations. 2-storey, 3-bay house; single storey wing to W; rear lean-to; modern (late 20th century) rear porch. Harled elevations.

S (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: symmetrical elevation; central door; flanking windows. 3 1st floor windows centred above, at eaves. 2 windows to left wing.

W ELEVATION: house gable; 1st floor window to left. 2 windows to porch to left; plain gable to W wing.

N ELEVATION: Lean-to to right; window to left. Lean-to to left advanced further; window to right. Replacement windows. Modern porch to right; door.

E ELEVATION: 1st floor only seen; plain gable wall.

12-pane timber sash and case windows. Replacement timber and glazed doors. Pitched roof; replacement clay pantiles. Rear roof extends over later additions. Crowstepped gables to original house; gabled apex stacks.

INTERIOR: modernised late 20th century.

GARDEN WALL

Low rubble wall to front, E & W; curved at corners. Droved face to ashlar coping stones; central timber gate.

Statement of Interest

Very thick outer walls. Although gutted; the exterior retains its original appearance and character. Eley House has crowstepped gables and pitched pantiled roof and a 2-storey, 3-bay arrangement, features which are typical of many of Culross' small burgh houses. Eley House date information from deeds, courtesy of the owner. For brief history of Culross Burgh see Culross, The Cross, The Study.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17804836

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Recommended Books

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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Kent: West and the Weald: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Bristol (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)