This terrace of two storey cottages are cement rendered with slate roofs. There is a distinctive rhythm to the grouping in that the windows reflect a combination of two rooms at the front facade sometimes separated by an entrance/stair window pairing and sometimes not. The resulting sequence from west to east reads, 2,3,3,2,3,3; as a deliberate expression of larger and smaller units. Each entrance is marked by an applied vestibule boxlike extension which protrudes onto the pavement with the doors arranged on the east side to afford protection from the sea spray and the prevailing winds. Rather surprisingly each vestibule has windows on both the south and west walls in addition to the doors on the east. Many of the cottages have been renovated and although the roof line remains intact there is a mixture of bow windows and picture windows breaking the original uniformity of the terrace. General maintenance appears adequate; no interior inspections were made. The terrace has a picturesque quality but little other intrinsic value. It would certainly be a pity to break the rhythm which gives a distinctive character to this section of the promenade, but this does not seem to be sufficient reason to list the terrace for preservation. The normal planning and bye-law procedures should be adequate to protect the buildings individually.


The preceding appraisal was prepared prior to the existence of Registered Building or Conservation Area legislation on the Isle of Man as a means of assessing whether the buildings were worthy of protection.  In the event no formal protection was imposed. 


The appraisal appears to be based on the premise that the cottages were a planned development, but there is physical  evidence to suggest otherwise.  The terrace also includes a seventh struture at the east end which is obviously of a different design.  Nevertheless, the presence of the front porches with their consistent design creates pleasing visual continuity.


The grid reference provided is located on the central cottage for indicative purposes only.