Conservation Area: Kingsley conservation area (DNN12352)

The racecourse provides the focus for the early history of the Kingsley area. Once part of a high quality residential area, the properties have a unity of architectural style resulting from their scale and character, simplified classical detailing with occasional flourishes of Victorian Gothic, and range of facing materials. Distinguished features such as fine Victorian red brick and stucco, stone or rendered bay window fronts, ornate entrance porches and doors, decorated gables; lancet windows, handsome corbelling and wrought iron balconies give a tone of grandeur to the area which allies with the spaciousness given by the Racecourse. The Gothic revival influencing a new trend in detailing such as pointed porches, arched openings, door panels with fixed lights above can be seen here. Some buildings also display the use of stained glass to fit the fashionable Gothic designs. Columns, pilasters and gable ends adorned with ornate capitals are included in the design of many buildings. The tree-lined St. George’s Avenue, Kingsley Rd and East Park Parade, together with the adjacent green space, also help in creating a unique assemblage of Victorian houses of remarkable character and association. Over the years little change has occurred to the front elevations and the area has retained much of its dignified Victorian character. The properties generally are well-maintained.

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Jun 4 2014 5:10PM