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Dunfermline, Walmer Drive, Comely Bank

Detached House (19th Century), Local Government Office (20th Century), Villa (19th Century)

Site Name Dunfermline, Walmer Drive, Comely Bank

Classification Detached House (19th Century), Local Government Office (20th Century), Villa (19th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Fife Council Housing Service

Canmore ID 222933

Site Number NT08NE 444

NGR NT 09404 87440

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/222933

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  • Council Fife
  • Parish Dunfermline
  • Former Region Fife
  • Former District Dunfermline
  • Former County Fife

Site Management (17 June 2022)

Earlier 19th century with slightly later extension; adjoining on 2 sides and knocked through into later 20th century offices and garage. Original block 2-storey; 3-bay; rectangular-plan; classical villa. Extended by one bay to E in similar style. Later 20th century additions wrap around N (garage) and S (3-storey office section) elevations. Coursed droved sandstone to principal (S) elevation to original block and slightly later extension to E; coursed rubble to rear (N) and (E) elevations; polished ashlar dressings to original block and droved ashlar dressings to E extension; later 20th century additions are harled. Base course to original block and E extension; eaves cornice to both (that to original block is moulded). Decorative cast-iron balconies to 1st floor windows to principal elevation of original block and E extension. Architraved openings to N and E elevations of E extension. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry)

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