Section through entrance-hall and dining-room.
The interior was plainly finished, with nothing beyond the best modern enrichments. The whole of the interior had Keen’s cement skirtings. The staircase had a skirting flush with the wall, so as not to take away space from the stairs; this is shown at page 178. There were ornamental roses in the centre of the ceilings of the principal rooms. The section of the interior is made through the principal entrance, across the staircase and dining-room; and in the upper floor, through two of the dressing-rooms.
Elevation of portico.
The only architectural feature in the front of any importance was the portico (see page 180). A bold and prominent effect was given to it. The estimated expense of the building was 2151l., full price put down as 2250l.
The vignette is an elevation of an Elizabethan balustrade, in stone, intended to crown a cornice, and to be placed in an elevated position against the sky line.
DESIGN No. 16.
A COUNTRY VILLA.
