Description

Earlier 19th century. 2-storey with attic, 3-bay near-rectangular plan house with shop at ground (earlier to mid 20th century shopfront). Rendered entrance elevation; sandstone rubble to sides. Deep base course; eaves course; moulded surrounds to 1st floor windows.

E (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: recessed timber and glass entrance door at centre; flanking shop windows; recessed entrance to outer right; fanlight. Mosaic tile fascia dividing ground and 1st floor. Regular fenestration at 1st floor. 2 segmental-pedimented dormers at attic.

Shop windows at ground; plate glass timber sash and case windows at 1st floor; 4-pane timber sash and case windows at attic. Grey slate roof; corniced gablehead stacks.

INTERIOR: original timber shopfront display and lettering; original interior fascial reading 'Wedding, Christening & Birthday Cakes A Specialite'.

Statement of Interest

A good example of earlier 19th century building to the rear of Stranraer Castle. Of note for retaining its original timber shopfront display. (See separate list description for bakery in King Street).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77771372

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Recommended Books

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  London 4: North: North v. 4 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  London 3: North West: North West v. 3 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)