Description

Early 19th century. 3-bay classical T-plan villa. Main block
circa 1800-1810. 2-storey, attic and basement with marginally
later single storey attic and basement rear wing. Random
sandstone rubble, droved ashlar dressings; raised base and
eaves courses and rusticated quoins. Slate piended roofs;
ashlar stacks. Mainly plate glass sash windows, some 12-pane
glazing remaining.
N ENTRANCE FRONT: plain moulded door surrounded with
entablature. Balustraded stone steps oversailing basement.
Flush panelled door and decorative fanlight.
E and W sides of main block: shallower 3-bay. Blind 1st floor
windows to S sides.
S WING: from centre bay of main block, approximately 2 bays
deep. Larger windows. Ashlar steps and pilastered porch with
blocking course on W side; mansard attic addition behind.
INTERIOR: Notable features: geometric tiling to vestibule:
tripartite door to hall. Decorative plasterwork: panelled
doors, shutters. Wrought-iron stair balustrade. Basement
paved, with 19th century kitchen range.
Gabled garage to E side.
GARDEN PAVILION/GARDENER'S BOTHY:
Mid 19th century. 5-sided pavilion to SE of the house.
Squared, snecked rubble: droved ashlar dressings. Long wall
on road side with corner stack to N. Advanced gabled bay to
SW and gabled porch. Two 2-light lead paned casements in
advanced bay, with blind slit above. Rounded angle between
window bay and door. Pantiled roof with ridge tiles.

Statement of Interest

House commissioned by George Johnstone owner of the brewery.

Sited on ground formerly named Belhaven Croft, by Monk's

Walk, property of Benedictines of Isle of May. Previously

called Belhaven Park House.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17801942

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Recommended Books

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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)