Downhill House, Downhill Lane

This house was listed Grade II in 1977 with the following description:
'House. C18. Rendered brick with stone quoins; Welsh slate roof. Simple block plan. 2 storeys; 5 windows, having lost glazing bars, with architraves: central 6-panelled door in architrave with brackets and pediment; band at first floor cill level. Mansard roof has stone coping on moulded kneelers; 4 end brick chimneys. Interior has later staircase balustrade, doors and chimney pieces; window shutters remain. Historical note: this was an early Aged Miners' Home bought by the Boldon miners soon after the Association was founded in 1894, but has since returned to private occupation.'
Recording was carried out by TWM in 2008 ahead of proposed renovation work. ASUD conducted a Phase 2 recording of the building in 2010. A number of decorative and utilitarian features were recorded including plaster cornices, painted wall decoration, former cellar windows and a kitchen range with cylindrical oven. The recording was carried out ahead of a conversion to residential use.