Historic Guest House
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1843
What is the history of the property?
Designed by John Foulston and originally built as one of a number of properties for naval admirals, it was later taken over by the Church of England as the vicarage for St. Andrews Church which is the mother church of Plymouth. The last vicar left in 1966 and the building was then converted to a hotel. It was purchased by the current family in 1984.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
The property is early Victorian and so also has some style of the Georgian period.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
Number One is in a row of 6 villas in the same style, but the old part of town (The Barbican) is 5-10 minutes walk away around the harbour area.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
Ornate cornices and archways on the ground floor. Decorative Lincrusta panels up the staircase and along the ground floor hallway which are over 100 years old.
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
As this was the vicarage at the time, when St Andrew's Church was bombed and unsafe for use during World War II, some services took place here.
Has the property received any certifications for its historical status?
Grade II Listed
Would you describe your property as (or has it ever been in the past) a: Vicarage
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