31 And 32, West Street

HARWICH

TM2532NE WEST STREET 609-1/1/125 (South West side) 25/09/57 Nos.31 AND 32

GV II

Two houses. Late C17/early C18. Timber-framed and rendered with gabled roof of clay plain tiles. 2 storeys with attics and cellars. EXTERIOR: symmetrical front with C20 flat-roofed dormer with 2-light casement and cross pattern of glazing bars. Coved and moulded eaves and gutter on metal stays. First floor has 5-window range of double-hung sash windows with small panes and moulded surrounds. Ground floor has 4 smaller but similar windows and open pedimented door case. This has reeded pilasters and recessed door with 6 raised-and-fielded panels above 3 steps. Reeded band above door and semicircular fanlight with petal-like subdivisions. Door to No.32 has C20 pediment on brackets and early C19 five-panel door. 3-storey stair tower on rear with hipped clay plain tile roof. INTERIOR: entrance passage has semicircular rear arch with keystone and panelled pilasters. Mid C18 dogleg staircase with barley-sugar balusters in first flight. Turned balusters at first floor and plain boarded panels to attic level.

Listing NGR: TM2596332604