Linden House

Linden House is an imposing stucco house, largely dating to the early 19th century, with a rear range said to be from around 1780. The facade was modernised in the early Victorian period, and a two-story projecting north wing was added around 1940. The house has hipped slate roofs, with the front two stories and the rear three stories visible. The main structure combines timber-framed and plastered sections with a brick front range and extension, all stuccoed.

The original design was symmetrical with three windows at the front. The projecting north wing features a hipped slate roof, an eastern gable chimney, and a large circular bay on the northwest corner. Windows on the east front have stucco surrounds with Greek classical mouldings. Sash windows are fitted with six-over-six panes, moulded architraves, and projecting sills resting on block corbels. Upper windows have a cornice carried on scrolled consoles, while lower windows are topped with pediments supported by scrolled consoles. A wide central round-headed doorway, accessed by four Portland stone steps with moulded nosings, features a surround with continuous bi-symmetrical moulding, paterae at the springing, and a keystone carved with a mask. The double doors consist of three panels each, and the fanlight is etched with an anthemion pattern.

A single-story angled projection extends from the south flank, featuring two sash windows. At the rear, a projecting first-floor lobby is supported by a cast iron column. Casement windows are located on the second floor, while first-floor windows are sash windows with six-over-six panes, and ground floor windows have eight-over-eight panes. A pump is situated on the south flank wall. A narrow brick storage range with a central archway projects westwards from the northwest corner.

The stair-hall features a cornice with reeded moulding and superimposed square panels with paterae, resembling modillions, similar to that found at 19 Knight Street around 1800–1810. The cut string stair details are similar but distinct. A mahogany handrail is present. Generally, the house features six-panel doors. The front window of the southeast ground floor room has double-hung panel shutters housed in a box under the cill. The approximately 1940 extension exhibits traditional Edwardian style detailing, possibly dating back to around 1910. The dining room at the rear has a lower ceiling. A servants' stair is located behind the main stair and leads down to a rear cellar. A first-floor southeast room showcases a marble fire surround from the early 19th century, with paterae on corner stops. Reeding adorns the ceiling, with later early Victorian running ivy scroll additions, and a central acanthus motif. A six-panel door with bi-symmetrical mouldings is also present. The roof includes a king post roof structure.

Cast iron openwork square gate piers with palmette decoration flank two Portland stone steps leading from the pavement, accompanied by wrought iron footscrapers on semi-circular stone bases. The property was formerly named The Limes and is documented on the Tithe Map of 1839. It is a house of considerable architectural interest and contributes significantly to the character of the group of buildings at the north end of Knight Street.