8 Colliergate

Bought in February 1998 by the Trust, this Grade II listed property was built in the late 19th century and is very much a “one off” in Colliergate.

The front elevation is of red brick in Flemish Bond with raised brick quoins and an eaves cornice of moulded brick. The remaining elevations are built of mottled brick in English Garden Wall Bond with a slate roof.

The timber shop front is framed in sunk panel pilasters with a plain fascia and dentil cornices, terminated by carved console brackets and pointed oviform finials. The plate glass shop window over a panelled riser has a curved corner.

The upper floors were converted into two flats in 1999, the first floor window being a three light elliptical bay with a one pane centre sash between. The second floor has two one pane sash windows with painted stone sills and segmental arches. The dormer window at roof level is a segmental gable dormer with a one pane sash.

The interior has most of the original cornices and ceiling roses in position, as well as the original fireplaces. The alterations were carried out so as to maximise the use of the property and still retain all the existing features.