Building record MYO4047 - Fairfax House Heslington Rd
Summary
Built as a nurses home for The Retreat by Chapman & Jenkinson (c.1925), it is now student accommodation for the University of York. Tall pale brick ranges with darker brick dressings, William and Mary style with pedimented gables and round headed windows. Nominated for inclusion on the local list of heritage assets.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 6135 5100 (43m by 37m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE65SW |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Built circa 1925 by Chapman & Jenkinson, Fairfax House on Heslington Road was originally a home for the nurses working at the nearby The Retreat. The house is of a William and Mary style with tall, pale brick ranges and darker brick dressings. There are pedimented gables along the top and features round headed windows all around the property. Fairfax House is now student accommodation and a part of Vanburgh College at the University of York.
York Civic Trust
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Record last edited
Dec 11 2024 1:54PM