Poolbank

SJ 46 NE TARVIN C.P. THE BYPASS (South Side) Tarvin Sands

2/45 Poolbank.

GV II

Large farmhouse: c1820. Stuccoed brick and stone dressings, hipped Welsh slate roof, 2 brick chimneys. Double-pile plan. 2-storey symmetrical 3-bay west front. Plinth, sill bands at each floor and moulded cornice. End bays are segmental through both floors, tripartite sashes with glazing bars below, 16-pane sashes above, both recessed. Central bay has detached Tuscan porch on 3 stone steps with heavy entablature. Half-glazed door behind is flanked by marginal lights and has an elliptical fanlight with glazing bars. South front is of 3 storeys and gives access from farmyard to extensive cellar range of dairies etc. Interior: Entrance into the hall with an elliptical arch over stair with plain balusters, curving mahogany handrail and bracketted open string. Ovolo frieze and medallion and acanthus border to ceiling. Drawing room to left has basalt fireplace with plain detached columns and ceiling border of vines. Dining room to right has antheimion freize and a modern grate. Reeded doorcases with plain corners and 6-panelled grained doors throughout. Similar reeded architraves to windows which have panelled shutters.

Listing NGR: SJ4938667387