Former Office To Turnbulls Finishing Works

Alexander Inglis, dated 1911. 2-storey and attic, 8-bay, rectangular-plan office building with striking 5-stage Modern Movement water tower and single-storey sheds to NE and NW. Harled brick and red ashlar sandstone dressings. Ashlar base course, pronounced cornice to 1st floor, moulded eaves course. Regular fenestration with margined openings to all floors. Multi-pane top hopper windows, cast-iron rainwater goods.

FURTHER DESCRIPTION: SE (principal) elevation with slightly advanced centre bay, arched consoled hood to centre above 2-leaf panelled door with concave multi-pane fanlight. Inscription to attic level (see notes). 3 windows to gable head of NE elevation. Remainder of 12-bay sheds to NE and NW; pair of curvilinear gables to NE elevation.

TOWER: Low arched entrance with multi-paned oriel window to 1st stage, 3 deeply recessed rectangular windows linked by projecting cill to 3rd stage, keystoned architraved window above. Watch tower with balustraded parapets between canted corners.

INTERIOR: Access not possible (2006), original plans show timber floors with steel joists and timber panelling to reception and stair.