3 Abertay Gardens, Barnhill, Dundee

James Reginald Parr and Partners, 1967. 2-storey, roughly L-plan, Modernist house located on steeply falling ground within former garden grounds of Abertay House. Grey and pink brick with metal-framed windows. Full-height corner glazing to living area and study below. Timber canopy to heavy timber front door.

The interior, seen 2013, is largely unaltered and is characteristic of its period in its open-plan form and use of modern materials. Exposed brick walls to most interior spaces. Surfaces contrast white plaster ceilings with varnished teak panelling. Open-plan dining and living areas. Master bedroom, bathroom and second bedroom accessed by recessed sliding timber door off living area. Varnished teak fixtures and fittings retained throughout. Partition screen of pivoting timber slats between reception hall and dining area. Fitted cupboards to dining area. Brick plinth to stairs down to study/playroom and 3 further bedrooms. Fitted timber wardrobes and cupboards. Rear hall and utility room.

GARAGE: single-storey, flat-roof. Pink and grey brick. Varnished teak doors and canopy. Up-and-over door to road. Projecting timber canopy. Remote-controlled sliding timber door to W elevation.