Parkhill House

Parkhill House and gardens were recorded by RCAHMS Threatened Buildings survey in Deceber 2013 prior to the sale of the house which has been owned by the Duncan family since it was built.

Alexander Duncan retired from the East India Company in 1799 and acquired the property in Parkhill. In 1804 he had the present house built, no architect has been identified but it could have been built by a good local mason to Mr Duncan's specification. He was a plant collecting pioneer and the extensive walled garden appears to be contemporary with the house.

In 1905-7 Alexander R Duncan employed Carver& Symon to make alterations. The initial proposals were quite extensive but a relatively modest series of alterations were carried out. The entrance was moved from the south to the west elevation and the original portico adapted. The new side entrance lead into an outer hall and through to a large billiard room/ stairhall. The two principal reception rooms of the old house became a library and a drawing room. A new dining room was crearted behind the drawing room. The extensive court of offices was remodelled.

The plans for the Carver & Symon works have been deposited with the RCAHMS

STG 2014

NMRS REFERENCE

NO64NW 117.00 64502 45343 Parkhill House

NO64NW 117.01 64494 45330 Sundial