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HER Number:MDV123802
Name:Watcombe Hill House, Teignmouth Road, Watcombe, Torquay

Summary

Villa, c.1838

Location

Grid Reference:SX 919 674
Map Sheet:SX96NW
Admin AreaTorbay
Civil ParishTorbay
DistrictTorbay
Ecclesiastical ParishST.MARYCHURCH

Protected Status

Other References/Statuses

  • Torbay HER: MTO44644

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • HOUSE (XIX to Unknown - 1838 AD)

Full description

Torbay HER record (SMR record). SDV361984.

Imported from Torbay HER


Department of National Heritage, 1994, Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, p.339; 885-1/5/461 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV362056.

Watcombe Hill House is situated in a prominent position on a hillside; it is a pre-1840 2 storeyed stucco-faced villa with rusticated quoins and a band between storeys. Overall rectangular plan with a double-depth south-facing main range, 2 rooms wide. A low hipped slate roof with flat eaves. East entrance; 3 window symmetrical front with recessed glazing bar sashes; architrave surrounds ground floor. A panelled and glazed door contained in an architrave case. A slated tent roof verandah with trellis supports returned to south terrace front of 4 windows.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV361984SMR record: Torbay HER record.
SDV362056List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of National Heritage. 1994. Revised List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p.339; 885-1/5/461.

Associated Monuments

MDV44644Related to: HOUSE in the Parish of (Building)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 26 2019 6:43PM