Barr House
Early 19th century house, 23 Newton Road
Listed Building as follows : House. Early C19. Brick with tile roof, hipped at right. Two storeys, four bays. Windows sashed with glazing bars. Door, in second bay, has varnished oak pilaster doorcase. Brickwork covered by ivy. Chimneys at left and to right of third bay. Right hand return wall of two bays with similar windows. Those on the ground floor have tumbled brick heads. Brick dentil course at eaves. Listing NGR: SP0439194199
This property was converted into flats and retains many of its original features. The following information was provided when the property was offered for sale.in 2021
Stretching across 3629 sq ft, this distinctive, ivy-clad house has seven bedrooms and five bathrooms and is currently divided into four, large apartments, each of which has a wealth of period features, including fireplaces, ornate tiles and ceiling beams, and some quirky pieces.This property has a dual aspect lounge with feature fireplace, a galley kitchen/breakfast room, utility, study and large shower room with bath. Barr House comprises three one-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom apartment,Apartment 1 is a one-bedroom home, with private front door at the side of the house. As well as a large reception hall, it has a kitchen, large bathroom, large formal dual aspect drawing room and one large bedroom with built-in storage. Apartment 2 is the second one-bedroom home and is accessed from the rear car park through a private front door. Leading off the hallway is the bedroom and bathroom. As well as a spacious sitting room with ceiling beams and feature fireplace, there is a kitchen and storage area.Apartment 3 is the three-bedroom apartment and is accessed through the main front door and stairs lead to a communal lobby area for apartment 3 and apartment 4. A stained-glass front door opens on to apartment 3, which has a hallway, off which is the main bathroom. There is a central reception area with feature fireplace and a formal lounge with feature fireplace and kitchen. The third bedroom is on the top floor, while bedrooms one and two are off the central lobby. The third one-bedroom apartment is Apartment 4, which is on the first floor and has its own front door. The accommodation comprises a lobby the formal sitting room with feature fireplace, kitchen and bathroom on one side and the bedroom on the other.
Residents of Barr House:
- Dorothy WARBURTON born 29 Dec 1885 Barr House Great Barr Staffordshire, (became Teacher, Married Fredrick Norman Taylor 02 May 1908) daughter of
- Thomas WARBURTON a merchant (1896), and a commission agent