Building record MWX1282 - Greystones House, Waterford Road, Christchurch
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Summary
Constructed 1911-12 by E.S Prior
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Full Description
Greystones, Waterford Road, Highlife. 1911-12. An important house by E S Prior. Grade II*. <2>
1911-12. An important house by E S Prior. Coursed grey stone with red brick dressing and coved rendered cornice. Steeply pitched tiled roof. Very tall red brick chimneys. 2 storeys cellars and attics. Entrance, or northern façade irregular. Windows cambered headed casements with leaded glazing. Door with canopy above. Main or southern façade has 2 diamond shaped dormers and 6 windows including ground floor bay of 6 lights. All, except bay, set flush with walls. East and west loggias, the eastern of 2 storeys set under main roof and with brick columns, western loggia advanced and of 1 storey.Interior Hall has wooden Tuscan columns, rough plastered walls and a staircase showing the influence of chinoiserie.
This description is derived from the associated designation record, the validity of which has not been checked.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX1844 Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Map 1:1250. 1:1250. 1972.
- <2> SWX4475 Scheduling record: DOE (HRR). 1976. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest: Borough of Christchurch 1976. Vol 748. p108-9.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 885738.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 2165 9338 (38m by 30m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ29SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 29 SW 14
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 885738
Record last edited
May 25 2022 9:52AM