List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: THE TOWER HOUSE
List entry Number: 1225632
Location
THE TOWER HOUSE, 29, MELBURY ROAD W14
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
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| Greater London Authority | Kensington and Chelsea | London Borough | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: I
Date first listed: 29-Jul-1949
Date of most recent amendment: 07-Nov-1984
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 421958
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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History
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Details
TQ 2479 SE MELBURY ROAD W14
35/10
No 29
29.7.49 (The Tower House)
(previously listed as No 9)
GV
I
Detached house. 1875-81. By William Burges, for himself. Red brick, slated roof. Two
main storeys, basement and roof storey. Asymmetrical composition in the Gothic style.
Advanced wing to left with gable to road; wing set back at right angles to right.
Between the two a round tower with conical turret. Entrance to right hand return with
projecting porch. Windows mullioned and transomed; leaded lights and stained glass.
Lancet windows to tower. Tall chimneys. Garden wall. Important interiors.
Listing NGR: TQ2481979406
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National Grid Reference: TQ 24819 79406
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