147 Derby Road (8 Derby Terrace)

House, now converted into offices, comprises part of prominent terrace adjacent to north entrance to The Park Estate c1829-30. Probably by architect P.F. Robinson. Of particular interest as the Terrace is considered a model of the architectural style and scale of house building Robinson had envisaged in his ‘Plan for Nottingham Park’ 1827 for the 4th Duke of Newcastle. Grade II Listed. Five storeys including basement and attic. 20c flat roof extension at rear. Originally, projecting basement with railings from base of Terrace to Derby Road footway, now removed. Stucco facades with slate double pitched roof. Rusticated ground floor, (i.e. terrace level on front facade), first floor sill band, moulded eaves cornice and attic storey. Rendered sidewall chimney stacks. Stacks altered and pots removed. Some original glazing bar sashes with a number of alterations and replacements. Ground floor has fielded panel main entrance door with overlight and single, twelve pane sash window. Two, tall eighteen pane sash windows at first floor level with moulded surrounds and cornices. Originally, iron balconettes to first floor windows, now removed. Original nine pane sash windows at second floor level with moulded surrounds, now replaced with casements. Casements have replaced sash windows to attic storey. Fenestration pattern originally repeated on rear facade but now compromised by later alterations and extensions. At ground floor terrace level on front facade, original cast iron railings with steps to main entrance doorway. Railings are also Grade II Listed. Originally, external steps down from terrace level to basement in same area. Original rear garden area now mainly used for garaging or car parking.