Bleak House, 35 Belle Vue Bank

This attractive sandstone house stands in a prominent position facing downhill on Belle Vue Bank – one of the earliest streets in the area to be developed. The stonework to the front elevation is neatly dressed, with large quoins, whereas the gable is of roughly coursed rubble. It retains hornless multipane sashes – now a rarity in the area – with strong stone cills and lintels. Substantial stone walls to the perimeter of the property (of the same construction as the gable to the east but simpler rubble to the west) add a great deal to the character of the building and the Conservation Area within which it is situated, including the timber batten door set within it. 1822-1858 LOCAL LIST