Bishopthorpe Garth, Grade II listed building in Bishopthorpe, England.
Description
Bishopthorpe Garth is a listed residential building in Bishopthorpe featuring hand-made brick walls with decorative mouldings and a tile roof. The structure rises two storeys across two wings, with leaded casement windows throughout and a central section connected to flanking wings.
History
Architect Walter Brierley designed this house in 1908 for Arthur Toward Wilson, a colliery owner, incorporating Jacobethan design influences throughout. The date marks the start of the building's existence and its role in the area's architectural landscape.
Culture
The gardens around the house were designed by Gertrude Jekyll, a celebrated English garden designer working in the early 1900s. Her work continues to shape how visitors experience the grounds today.
Practical
The property includes a gatehouse on Sim Balk Lane with two cottages and a carriage arch, providing separate structures within the estate grounds. Visitors should be aware the site comprises multiple buildings spread across the grounds.
Did you know?
The house features leaded glass windows that reflect early 1900s craftsmanship and remain visible today. These details show the handmade quality that distinguishes this building from later construction.
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