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Summary

Description

Morris and Steedman, 1958. 2-storey central block, with flanking single storey ranges, asymmetrical, narrow rectangular plan modern geometric house with cantilevered balcony deck to principal (NE) elevation and garage to W, sited on a narrow ridge above ground falling steeply to SW. White rendered brick with redwood boarding with cedar battens; and large glazed panels. Timber mullions and wallheads; flashing metal.

SW (PRINCIPAL) ELEVATION: window, with blinded window flanking at ground in bay to centre; advanced bays with glazing to all 3 sides flanking (bay to left projecting further to left) with bridging girder above; 3 glazed bays at 1st floor. Slightly lower, vertically glazed block set back to left with door to re-entrant angle. Square-plan double garage, set at angle of 45 degrees to house to W angle; randomly disposed small square lights to N and W walls. Vertically glazed block set back to right; 2-bay block, with window in each bay, swept back at 45 degrees to outer right.

NE (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: plain, 2-storey with flanking single storey blocks. Blank wall to centre; tall window in left return; glazed door at ground in right return; narrow vertically disposed windows flanking ridged timber panel at 1st floor to return above. Single storey, blank wall set back to right. Garage, set at angle to outer right. 2-storey blank bay set back to left of centre; tall window flanking boarded timber panel at 1st floor in left return. Low wall with doorway set to right and later lean-to potting shed to outer left.

Fixed picture windows with some sliding and casement mechanisms. Roofing of flat 3 layer bitumen felt with white spar cover; tall ashlar stack to NW range; predominantly PVCu rainwater goods.

Statement of Special Interest

Built for Mr and Mrs Wilson, it remains largely unchanged and sits precariously on a narrow ridge, its back to the road, overlooking the glen down to Mavisbank.

Like 31 Charterhall Road, Edinburgh, another early and innovative private house by Morris and Steedman, 16 Kevock Road is carefully designed to take maximum advantage of the magnificent view. Perhaps inspired in form by Frank Lloyd Wrights "Falling Water".

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