House, Dursley, Gloucestershire

The next of Mr. Morley-Horder's houses is at Dursley, in Gloucestershire. It is built on the northern slope of Stinchcombe Hill, whence a fine view of the Severn valley is obtained. A portion of the house had been started in brick when the scheme as now completed was undertaken. The site was therefore already determined and the long approach road from the north boundary made when Mr. Morley-Horder was called in. No one would build in this beautiful Cotswold district without attempting to carry on the traditional stone building so characteristic of all its villages The near quarries are not productive of a reliable building stone, but fortunately some old buildings in process of demolition were secured, and sufficient nicely weathered stone obtained from these for the walling. Old stone tiles have also been secured for the roofing, while for the door and window dressings the beautiful Minchinhampton stone has been used. The windows are fitted with iron casements and lead lights. The little gatehouse at the entrance to the forecourt adds to the picturesqueness of the house considerably. The garden is being laid out in terraces, and the forecourt and retaining walls to the sunk-garden, near the billiard-room, will be carried out in the old walling stone used for the house. [Studio Yearbook 1912 page 40]

Reference       Studio Yearbook 1912 page 40