Leithen Bank, Leithen Road

Early 19th century with later 19th century alterations. 2-storey, 3-bay, T-plan symmetrical traditional house sited between the Leithen Water and mill lade. Roughly coursed whinstone rubble to principal elevation with painted sandstone ashlar dressings; painted render to sides and rear. Raised painted long and short quoins; tabbed window and door margins. Tiny square gable windows to attic, tall 4-pane window to later upper storey of rear gable. Small single storey piended extension to S gable. Glazed double doors to rear wing.

Predominantly 12-pane glazing in timber sash and case windows with taller 4-pane window to rear gable. Broad 6-panel timber entrance door with fanlight and fine brass door furniture. Grey slate roof, zinc ridges, rendered gable end stacks. Cast-iron rooflights and rainwater goods.

INTERIOR: good early 19th century decorative detailing with characteristic details. Low and wide 6-panel timber doors, panelled shutters, plain cornicing. Plain timber balustrade to main dogleg stair with later angled timber stair leading to later back room; evidence of blocked in stair window. The ground floor section to the rear has been modernised but within a small cupboard is evidence of original cobbled floor. Door to narrow turned timber stair to attic rooms with plain fireplace, box beds and servant's bell.