Description

Late 18th century; subsequent alterations and additions. Symmetrical 3-storey and attic, 4-bay classical office. Coursed cream sandstone rubble. Outer bays with tripartite windows; 2 centre bays at ground with single modern tripartite doorpiece with fluted frieze and cornice.

3-storey 5-bay harled rear elevation with garages built out at ground.

Timber sash and case 12-pane windows. Ashlar coped skews; grey slates; rendered stack to W.

INTERIOR: completely refurbished as modern office; leads directly into garage at rear.

Statement of Interest

Whole of site to rear built over. A Group with Nos 26-66 (even nos) Thistle Street as a significant surviving part of the original fabric of Edinburgh?s New Town, one of the most important and best preserved examples of urban planning in Britain. Thistle Street was built as plainer artisan dwellings and workshops and has survived with few significant alterations.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17809540

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Oxfordshire: North and West (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)