Hanover House

Hanover House consists of a pair of semi-detached houses, now offices, built in 1859 by Isaac Dixon. Originally known as Albert Villas, they are located on the north side of Clarendon Road, Leeds. The houses are constructed of red brick in a Flemish bond pattern, with stone detailing, and have a slate roof. The design features two storeys and six windows on the first floor. A central portico with three columns is a prominent feature; the columns have capitals decorated with foliage, eagles, and grapes, supporting a modillion cornice and blocking course. The portico originally housed paired doors with overlights, but one doorway has been blocked. The plate-glass sash windows have segmental heads and stone sills. Ground-floor windows are accentuated with keystones, while the central pair of first-floor windows are set within keyed architraves. A stone band runs along the first-floor level, and a deep modillion eaves cornice adorns the building. The roof is hipped and has ridge stacks at each end. The first occupants were a gentleman and James Bedford, who owned a chemical works on Kirkstall Road. The interior has not been inspected.