2, Kildare Terrace

LEEDS

SE2832 KILDARE TERRACE, New Wortley 714-1/41/1008 (North East side) No.2

GV II

Board school teacher's/caretaker's house. 1884. Probably by Richard Adams. Red brick, moulded and cut brick details, slate roof (diminishing courses). 2 storeys with attic, 2 x 1 bays. Gable end to road has door with overlight right, 4-pane sash left to ground and 1st floor, and to gable centre; slightly shouldered brick arches, stone sills. Right return, to school yard: entrance right, small sash window centre and a 4-pane sash left, ground and 1st floors. The plain house is relieved by bands of patterned brickwork at 1st-floor and eaves levels, forming a geometric version of quatrefoil and cusped recesses; moulded eaves cornice, brick kneelers, stone gable copings, strapwork pattern in gable apex, 2 moulded brick stacks to rear of ridge. INTERIOR: not inspected. A good example of the type of house provided with all Board Schools. Included for group value.

Listing NGR: SE2849132791