Baynefield House, 122 Ferry Road, Edinburgh

Early 19th century. 2-storey, 3-bay rectangular-plan, symmetrical classical house set back within former garden area (now projecting shops to left and right). Droved grey ashlar sandstone; raised base, string and blocking courses; projecting cornice. Recessed angles flank central block; blocking course raised at centre. Random rubble to rear and side elevations; droved long and short quoins; projecting cills; polished surrounds to openings.

S (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: stone stairs to central doorway. Double-recessed surround; original timber panelled door with brass fittings; replacement opaque fanlight. Single windows to ground in bays to outer left and right; polished architraved panels below. Regular fenestration to 1st floor. Single storey shops flank entry blocking windows at ground.

N (REAR) ELEVATION: a-symmetrical disposition of openings. Door to ground off-set to left of centre; small square windows flanking. Single windows at ground in bays to outer left and right. Tall stair window in central bay; single windows to ground and 1st floors in bays to outer left and right; tripartite bowed dormers aligned above. Brick additions to right and left of house.

2-pane timber sash and case windows to S; various timber sash and case, bipartite and tripartite mullioned windows with upper hoppers elsewhere. Grey slate roof in diminishing courses; raised stone skews. Corniced ashlar apex stacks to E and W; circular can to W; octagonal can to E.

INTERIOR: converted to fit new function but retains original panelled doors, skirting boards and some detailed cornice work and ceiling roses. Some timber fireplaces remain in place; marble fireplace to original drawing room. Timber rail, cast-iron uprights and stone treads (covered in carpet) to rear stair. Some timber shutters remain in place; glazed vestibule door with side-lights and timber panelling. Shallow domed entrance hall with pendentives and foliate ceiling rose.