2 And 2A, Abbey Green

Nos. 2 and 2A Abbey Green is a house that has been converted into two commercial properties. It dates from the late 17th century or early 18th century and was refronted and heightened in the late 18th century. The building is constructed of limestone rubble and has been refronted in Bath limestone ashlar, with pantile roofs. Originally, it was a triple gable house with a central entry, which can still be seen in the rear elevation.

The exterior features three storeys plus a full-height attic, with the heightening and the original gable line visible on the left-hand side elevation. There are five windows: two paired with stone mullions on the sides, a single window in the centre, and two windows in the attic. All windows are of late 18th-century style, with horns, and consist of six-over-six sashes, except for the central first-floor window, which is eight-over-six, and the attic windows, which are three-over-six. The ground floor has a continuous timber lintel above the openings. The name "ABBEY GREEN" is inscribed in sunken Roman capitals at first-floor level to the left. There is a sill band at the second floor and a band and cornice below the attic. The roof is hipped, with a rubble stack and pots on each rear gable. The rear elevation includes a single bay, three-storey 18th-century wing on the south side and a modern single-storey extension. A small shop front is located in the north wall, with eight-pane windows flanking the doorway.

The interior has not been inspected. Historically, Sarah Siddons stayed here while performing at the Orchard Street Theatre Royal. This house does not appear on Gilmore's Map of 1694, but it likely dates from shortly after that time.