Brynhyfryd

Villa with Italianate detailing. Stucco with quoins and ground floor chanelling; slate roof, half hipped; tall end stacks. Two storeys and attic; basement. Generally small-pane sash windows with marginal bars. South front has three windows, those on first floor with architraves and entablatures; on ground floor, windows with bracketed cornices flank Ionic porch (glazed in); part glazed door with overlight with stained glass. To R (east), lower (slightly later) extension has cornice and blocking course, first floor window of paired semi-circular lights; 16-pane sash window on ground floor; E side has blind windows as front first floor. At attic level, E and W sides have 2 small sash windows. North elevation has on first floor, large central sash stair window with bracketed cornice flanked by windows with architraves; ground floor has modern porch with, to each side, window with architrave; steps down to area giving entrance to cellar. At NE angle, C20 steps to upper floor.

Interior retains high quality mahogany fittings, including stair, window shutters, panelled doors and skirtings, and plaster ceiling cornices and roses, especially in dining room, hall, and landing. Central entrance hall with good ceiling plasterwork and wooden stair. Dining room to L with good ceiling plasterwork, and blue-grey Italian marble fireplace. Drawing room to R now has separate entrance; cornice said to be intact above suspended ceiling. Slate steps down to cellar with high ceilings, slate-flagged floor. Wooden stair from first floor to attic with 4 rooms at corners; simplified detailing at this level. Steps to loft with heavily-built king-post roof.