Tyne and Wear HER(7469): Low Fell, East Park Road, Grove House - Details
7469
Gateshead
Low Fell, East Park Road, Grove House
Low Fell
NZ26SE
Domestic
Dwelling
House
Early Modern
C19
Extant Building
DESCRIPTION & SIGNIFICANCE
This house was built in 1870 for E H Ryott. Constructed in unusually deep aubergine brick with details in contrasting pale and orange brick. Set within Saltwell Park, it is an attractive part of the whole composition and its materials and simple plan form an excellent complement to Saltwell Towers, with its elaborate design and extravagant brick detailing. The Welsh slate roof and decorative chimneys add to the elegance of the architectural expression. Originally it was part of a separate landholding, known as Saltwell Grove, but the site was purchased by the corporation along with William Wailes’ estate. MATERIALS Aubergine brick, orange brick, pale brick, Welsh slate DATES 1870 LOCAL LIST
2552
6085
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Gateshead Council Local List Fact Sheet X20/LL/089