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Downham, 13, North College Street, Elgin
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- Canmore:
- ELGIN, 13 NORTH COLLEGE STREET, DOWNHAM
- Historic Scotland:
- HS Reference No 30857
General Details and Location
Category
RESTORATION IN PROGRESS
Name of Building
Downham
Other Name(s)
Address
13, North College Street, Elgin
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
5471
Listing Category
C
OS Grid Ref
NJ 21999 62912
Location Type
Urban
HS Reference No
30857
Description
2-storey, 3-bay house with centre door. Coursed rubble, random rubble flanks; contrasting painted ashlar margins and joints. Moulded architrave to door; eaves band and blocked eaves course; chimneys. Renewed gable slate roof. (Historic Scotland)
Building Dates
Circa 1800
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Fair
Category of Risk
Low
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
12/7/2012, 14/7/2015
Development History
12 July 2012: External inspection finds a detached house in a fair condtion but boarded up and empty. It appears to be suffering from rising dampness. There is some minor damage to South roof slates and rusted rooflights are evident. Downpipes to rear are rusting and leaking. Some minor vandalism to boarding on one ground floor window.
22 January 2013: The property is being marketed for sale through agents ab+s Estate Agents at offers in the region £90,000.
14 July 2015: External inspection finds the building remains boarded up and subject to continuing deterioration. The property does not appear to remain under marketing for sale at this time.
4 March 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests works associated with Building Warrant (21/00895/BW) have commenced for conversion to form to holiday accommodation. Moved to Restoration in Progress.
Guides to Development
Conservation Area
Planning Authority Contact
PAC Telephone Number
01343 563270
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Online Resources
Classification
Middle-sized Houses
Original Entry Date
22-JAN-13
Date of Last Edit
04/03/2024
