Thornhill House
A neo-classical style residence originally set in its own grounds. The grounds have now been subdivided into a housing estate which borders on the property on all sides and shares a common access. The house has been extensively restored to its former condition. It is a rectangular, two storey, cement rendered, slate roofed building of pleasing proportions. The main facade has the major treatment in that it has two double storey pilasters, one at each end of the facade, to an unbroken cornice. The ground floor between the pilasters is expressed as 'heavy' cut stone with an accented key stone above each of the four rectangular windows deployed on either side of the central flat curved headed entrance doorway. The windows of the first floor have molded frames and elevated head reliefs detached from the main frames. The central of these head moldings is triangular accenting the position over the main entrance. The chimneys are grouped into two stacks, one at each gable end of the roof. There is a small shed-like addition to the west wall. Although the remaining elevations of the building do not have the same treatment as the front facade, the house is a good example of a Victorian town house (albeit in the country) in a well maintained condition. It is suggested that it should be listed to ensure that the property continues in the same circumstances, although there is no evidence to suggest that the owners have any other plans. No interior inspection has been made.
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- Parish: Ramsey
- Sheading: Garff
- Grid Ref: SC4430095740
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record