3 Ancaster Square, Callander

Loch Lomond And Trossachs National Park Planning Authority

Demonstrating good streetscape merit and important historical value, forming part of a row of simple 2-storey rectangular plan houses dating in origin from the later/late 18th century. No 3 is situated to the centre of the W range of the N side of the square. The square designed to be the centre-piece of the planned town of Callander in the later 18th century still remains the focal point of the town (2004).

Principal (SE) elevation facing across the square: 3-bay with symmetrically disposed openings, those to 1st floor set close to the eaves. Rear (NW) elevation: former windows to outerbays at ground floor enlarged to create doors. Side (SW) elevation adjoined to 1 Ancaster Square/57 Main Street, side (NE) elevation adjoined to 9 Ancaster Square.

Interior

Admission not obtained at time of resurvey (2004).

Materials

Random rubble 'pudding stone'; exposed to principal elevation, painted to rear. Noticeably smaller stones at ground floor with larger stones running from above the level of the 1st floor window cill. Predominantly timber sash and case plate glass windows. Pitched roof with grey slates, shared brick gable apex stack with concrete cope.