This pair of semi-detached houses give the appearance of a single two storey cement rendered slate roofed dwelling of distinction. There is a general horizontal expression to the main facade with a subtle string course marking the first floor level.  A double molded cornice above the upper floor windows the higher of which marks the parapet wall at roof level. This double cornice also serves to disguise that the seven windows of the upper floor are off centre in spite of the mid point of the building being marked by a raised decorative semi-circular headed window in a classical surround projecting above the cornice. Thus there is no window in either of the lower floors which falls on the center line of the building. This facilitates the handling of the twin entrances each of which have their own projecting vestibules, flat roofed and with decorative mouldings. The additional 'space' at the 'seaward end' of the front elevation is utilised by a larger window which fortunately is not visible from the roadway due to the walls surrounding the property. The other facades are poorly designed, the high wall to the landside having battlements on its upper surface. The main facade of the building has a certain quality to it, but it does not bear close inspection. The prominent siting of the pair at the junction of Bowling Green Road and College Green is somewhat diminished by the triangular walled garden which hides the twin ownership from obvious view. Although it would be a pity to see the property disappear this does not seem to be sufficient grounds for listing the building for preservation. It is not known if there are any significant events or personalities associated with the property which might give reason for further consideration of the matter.


The above assessment was undertaken prior to the existence of Registered Building and Conservation Area legislation on the Isle of Man as a means of judging whether or not the structure was worthy of protection.  In the event, the building has not received protection.