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Latitude: 50.6894 / 50°41'21"N
Longitude: -3.4769 / 3°28'36"W
OS Eastings: 295773
OS Northings: 88785
OS Grid: SX957887
Mapcode National: GBR P2.J8JG
Mapcode Global: FRA 37L8.597
Plus Code: 9C2RMGQF+P7
Entry Name: The Retreat
Listing Date: 11 November 1952
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1103993
English Heritage Legacy ID: 89054
ID on this website: 101103993
Location: Exeter, Devon, EX3
County: Devon
District: Exeter
Electoral Ward/Division: Topsham
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Topsham
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
Church of England Parish: Topsham St Margaret
Church of England Diocese: Exeter
Tagged with: House Adam style
EXETER ROAD 1. 1092 TOPSHAM The Retreat (Formerly listed in the rural district of St Thomas) SX 98 NE 27/803 11.11.52 II 2. Mid C18. Has been a fine house of the Adam period. Built by a "Mr Orme". Later the home of Sir Alexander Hamilton. Now divided into flats, but earlier alterations also. Fine stucco entrance front. 2 storey and basement. Originally 7 windows but has had additional windows inserted. Good central 1 storey floor. Venetian window with shell ornament. Centre of front has pediment with rosette and swag ornament in low relief in tympanum. Ionic porch with iron balustrade, now glazed. River front has had even greater alteration. Originally. it had three Venetian windows to the middle storey. Slate roof, The main rooms have Adam style fireplaces and moulded cornices.
Listing NGR: SX9577388785
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