Listed Building record MDO15881 - Hengistbury House, 33-5 Purewell, Christchurch

Circa 1800. Painted brick facade. Consists of a centre portion and 2 recessed wings, not quite uniform. Slate roof, that part over eastern 5 windows, hipped. 2½ storeys. 7 windows in all, western 2 windows at lower level. All sashes with glazing bars except western ground floor has early 19th century easement. Door, flanked by round arched windows, 6 panelled with top 2 panels now glazed. Porch with Tuscar columns and flat hood with cornice. 7 steps with early 19th century handrail approach. Western side has round arched door with radial fanlight. Inside, hall has good Art Nouveau fireplace.

Circa 1800. Painted brick facade. Consists of a centre portion and 2 recessed wings, not quite uniform. Slate roof, that part over eastern 5 windows, hipped. 2½ storeys. 7 windows in all, western 2 windows at lower level. All sashes with glazing bars except western ground floor has early 19th century easement. Door, flanked by round arched windows, 6 panelled with top 2 panels now glazed. Porch with Tuscar columns and flat hood with cornice. 7 steps with early 19th century handrail approach. Western side has round arched door with radial fanlight. Inside, hall has good Art Nouveau fireplace.

This description is derived from the associated designation record, the validity of which has not been checked.

GREENBACK List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Scheduling record). SDO19706.

Record last edited

Aug 29 2024 4:15PM