Description

DURHAM AND FRAMWELLGATE LEAZES PLACE NZ 2742 NE (South end)

10/217 Leazes House (formerly 6/5/52 listed in Claypath)

GV II

Villa, later school. Circa 1848 for John Henderson, carpet manufacturer. Sandstone ashlar; roof of large graduated slates. 2 storeys, 3 bays. Central Tuscan porch with square columns contains recessed half-glazed double door with side and overlights; inner door has fanlight with glazing bars. Giant Tuscan pilasters define bays, the central bay recessed, containing sashes with glazing bars, flat stone lintels and projecting stone sills. Eaves band with paired brackets supporting wide eaves of hipped roof; tall stone chimneys. South garden front on right return has 2 canted bays of 2 storeys. Interior shows oval light over stair well; renewed stair balustrade. Elliptical landing arches and similarly-shaped landing windows, obscured by inserted partition wall. Window shutters, some obscured by work benches. Servants' stair has plain balustrade and handrail. Empty at time of survey.

Listing NGR: NZ2775542621

External Links

• Wikidata Q26608984

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair