Jesmond, Eslington Road, No. 3

HER Number:
17584

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Jesmond, Eslington Road, No. 3

Place:
Jesmond

Map Sheet:
NZ26NE

Class:
Domestic

Site Type: Broad:
Dwelling

Site Type: Specific:
Terraced House

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Extant Building

Description:
Substantial later Victorian terrace house, built in 1877 as part of the Brandling Village development. Constructed of brick in English Garden Wall Bond 1 & 3 with tooled dressings of sandstone ashlar. Three storeys. It is an asymmetrical plan at the junction of two terraces. Known as 'Eslington Tower' due to the polygonal bay set at the angle with a slated spire above eaves level. Double width front door surrounded by Doric pilasters with fluted detail ablove and dentilled cornice. The house has latterly been in use as a school (part of Central High School). Inside original cornices, skirtings, ceiling roses and the staircase survive. Being converted into five flats in 2017.

Easting:
2531

Northing:
6550

Grid Reference:
NZ25316550

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
BW Architecture, 2017, Heritage Statement