Listed Building record MDO15881 - Hengistbury House, 33-5 Purewell, Christchurch
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Summary
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.
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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.
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Grid reference | Centred SZ 1664 9290 (37m by 26m) |
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Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Record last edited
Oct 26 2007 9:18AM