The Queen's Tea House, Osborne House
THE QUEEN'S TEA HOUSE, OSBORNE HOUSE, WHIPPINGHAM ROAD
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1223968
- Date first listed:
- 17-Aug-1951
- List Entry Name:
- The Queen's Tea House, Osborne House
- Statutory Address:
- THE QUEEN'S TEA HOUSE, OSBORNE HOUSE, WHIPPINGHAM ROAD
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1223968
- Date first listed:
- 17-Aug-1951
- List Entry Name:
- The Queen's Tea House, Osborne House
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE QUEEN'S TEA HOUSE, OSBORNE HOUSE, WHIPPINGHAM ROAD
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE QUEEN'S TEA HOUSE, OSBORNE HOUSE, WHIPPINGHAM ROAD
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- East Cowes
- National Grid Reference:
- SZ 52396 95485
Details
1.
5270
SZ 59 NW
5/130
17.8.51
WHIPPINGHAM ROAD
East Cowes
The Queen's Tea House, Osborne Estate
II
2.
This was originally in part of the grounds of Osborne House but is now in
private ownership. Building of circa 1850 in Italianate style, consisting of
a boat-house and tea-house combined. Boat-house on the ground floor with round-headed
arch. Curved steps lead up on each side of it to the 1st floor room above with
a terrace over it, and in the centre of this is a 2-storey tower with round
window and bracket eaves cornice. Modern pantiled roof and renewed parapet.
Five modern windows with new shutters. Doorcase with cornice and brackets.
Queen Victoria frequently took tea on the terrace of this building. Included for
historical interest.
Listing NGR: SZ5239695485
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 419909
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 23 Isle of Wight,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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