This two-storey structure of irregular plan form has cement, spar-dash covered, masonry walls and slate pitched roofing. Although the building is one of a continuous terrace, vehicular access to rear is by means of a passage cut through the ground floor. Spacious yard to the rear. The normal front entrance via a small gated forespace consists of a single door. The whole facade is utterly without decoration and no particular attempt has been made to relate the various rectangular openings that occur. No inspection has been made of the interior. The house gives an appearance of neglect, with evidence of rising damp and crumbling spar dash. It is understood that the house has certain historical associations but there has been no documentation of details at this time. On a purely visual basis the building is a questionable asset to any street. However the scale of Arbory Street has a quality of character arising from its narrow width and consistant architecture. It is elsewhere suggested that the buildings fronting onto Arbory (including the Bagnio) have their frontage treatment preserved as to 'massing' without prejudice as to alterations of compatible character. It is felt that this 'blanket' protection is adequate for Bagnio House without individual listing.


The above description was prepared before the creation of Registered Building and Conservation Area legislation.