Erected
of red brick, some eight years ago, for the Owner's own occupation, designed
and built under an eminent Architect, is most luxuriantly and perfectly
fitted with every modern comfort and convenience.
It occupies an elevated position amidst its artistically laid
out pleasure gardens, and is approached from
A Picturesque Lodge,
guarded by a pair of exceedingly handsome ornamental iron entrance
gates,
by a broad and well-kept carriage drive.
On the Ground Floor.
THE
IMPOSING ENTRANCH PORCH, supported by handsome monolithic
Marble Doric Columns, leads by a flight of marble steps to
The
Vestibule
Having Mosaic Floor and Glazed Oak Doors, giving access to
Outer
or Entrance Hall,
With Ornamental Marble Mosaic Floor, Oak Panelled Dado, and Glazed Carved
Oak Screen,
and pair of doors from which is reached
The
Grand Inner Hall,
Having
Oak Parquet Floor, Oak Panelled Walls, Handsome Tiled Fireplace. with Mosaic
Marble Curb Fender, Heavily Carved Oak Mantle-piece, and Overmantel and
Panelled Ceiling, from whence ascends the
Noble
Oak Staircase
Of easy
rise, with Finely Carved Newels, lighted by Stately Stained Glass Window, and
having Gallery Landing with richly Ornamented Ceiling. From the Hall there is
a wide Corridor (in character with the same) leading to the Music Salon, and
having Ladies' W.C. and fitted Lavatory Basin with Hot and Cold Water
supplies.
