This end of terrace two storey cottage has been completely modernised including the finishing of the attic space with the placement of roof light windows. The building occupies a prominent position in that it forms the corner of Bridge and Douglas Streets while backing onto the harbour entrance. The original cement rough cast stucco and the slate roof have been renewed and the original windows replaced including the insertion of a bowed window in place of two earlier sash windows at the eastern end of the main facade. The entrance which fronts directly onto the driving surface of the road is framed in a neo-classical portico of a later addition. The house appears to be in first class condition although no interior inspection has been made. In view of the extent of modernisation which has taken place there would appear to be no strong reason to consider listing this building for preservation. It is not known if there are any over-riding historical events or personalities associated with the cottage, but there are no obvious attributes which would single it out for special treatment. The main consideration concerns the siting of the structure and whether demolition would destroy the essential massing or character of the immediate grouping. It is true that demolition would alter the character of this corner and it might be argued that the traffic hazzard posed by the present configuration threatens the life of this building. Yet these factors do not seem sufficiently strong to warrant a specific listing of the Rock.


This assessment was prepared prior to the existence of Registered Building or Conservation Area legislation on the Isle of Man with a view to determining whether or not the site was worthy of protection.  


In the event, the property was not afforded individual protection, but has been included within the town's conservation area.