Seabank House
Seabank House is a villa and later a hotel in the Scottish village of Aberdour in the Council Area Fife . In 1973 the building was included as an individual monument in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
Seabank House was built in 1831 as the widow's house of the Henderson Baronets , who resided at nearby Fordell Castle . The design is attributed to the Scottish architect Thomas Hamilton . Hamilton had been in contact with George Douglas, 16th Earl of Morton since 1826 , and designed, among other things, a bell tower for the local parish church, which was not carried out. In the mid-19th century, the Hendersons sold Seabank House. Due to the growing tourism in Aberdour, the Seabank House Hotel was established there in the late 19th century .
description
Seabank House is on Shore Road near the Firth of Forth coast. The three-storey classicist villa is one of the largest buildings in the city and represents a landmark from the sea. On the north-east exposed main facade, a short front staircase leads to the striking Doric portico . Its entablature closes off a simple cornice . An eight-part fighter window is inserted above the wooden portal . Twelve-part lattice windows are usually installed along the facade . An extension on the northwest side is more recent. The Seabank House closes with a slate hipped roof .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Seabank House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 3 '4.4 " N , 3 ° 17' 52.9" W.