Sites and Monument Record: Eriden House, Falkirk (SMR 207)
Description
Mid to later 19th century villa on prominent site. 2 storeys and attic asymmetrically planned with jacobean detailing. Squared, snecked rubble with ashlar dressings. W facing entrance front, off-centre projecting entrance bay with single storey porch (a later addition), shallow projecting bay to S with 4-light mullion and transome windows to each floor, shaped gable set back behind balustrade. S (garden) front 4 bays, 2 outer wider, the W with 5-light canted window, the E 4-light squared projection, both 2-storey, recessed 2-bay centre with ground floor opening onto curved balustraded terrace with steps to the garden; boldly consoled balcony to 1st floor between advanced bays. Outer bays with shaped gables. Decorative balustrade to E,S and W off-set corniced chimney stacks, gable head and ridge. All windows mullioned and transomed or transomed 1 to 5 lights.
Low service range to E. Interior retains fine timber stair and landing, with stained glass windows at half-landing; original plaster work and some chimneypieces. Panelled and ball finialled gate piers to pedestrian and carriage entrances.
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