Description

1830. 2-storey and attic, 3-bay symmetrical rectangular-plan villa with deep curved stair tower to rear. Cream and red sandstone rubble with polished ashlar dressings. Base and eaves lintel courses, quoin strips.

S (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: corniced and architraved doorpiece to centre with fanlit panelled door, windows flanking. 3 symmetrically disposed windows to 1st floor.

E (SIDE/STREET) ELEVATION: window at ground and 1st floor to centre.

N (REAR) ELEVATION: curved stair tower projecting off-centre left with door to NE, windows to outer right and left. Lower single storey wing with flat-roofed projection to N.

Variety of windows, 4-pane and 12-pane sash and case and modern replacement windows. Modern tiled roof with 2 gabled dormers to S elevation, rendered stacks to gables.

INTERIOR: flatted not seen.

Statement of Interest

House subdivided into 2 residences. Built as manse to St Bride's church. John Logie Baird's father who was for some time minister of

St Brides church lived here before moving to 27 Argyle Street West.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q56635211

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Sussex: West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide