History

Late C18. Formerly a vicarage. Railings reportedly re-made.

Exterior

Double-fronted Georgian townhouse, attached at each side. Walls of scored and painted roughcast render with raised and staggered quoins; Welsh slate roof, slightly swept eaves. Three storeys. Three-window range of sashes in reveals: upper floor of 4/8-panes; central window on first floor is in a semi-circular arched recesses, all 16-pane sashes with slender glazing bars; both ground floor windows are in similar recesses and are triple-light with narrower side-lights. Central semi-circular headed doorway, wooden door case with pilasters and open pediment; recessed panelled door, fanlight with radial glazing. Railed forecourt to left, railing with spear finials; deep plinth to right. 2-storey rear bay provides panoramic view of castle to rear.

Interior

Interior plan of wide central hall with reception rooms and staircase leading off. Retains 6-panelled doors with moulded surrounds, shutters, panelled reveals, segmental-arched recess with moulded arch in living room, plaster cornices . Staircase with wreathed handrail, decorative treads, stick balusters.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as a fine Georgian townhouse. The Three Tuns Inn, Ashburne House, Numbers 33-50 Bridge Street and Powis Almshouses form a continuous group.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29482577

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Recommended Books

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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  For the Record
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback