No 16 David Place
Historic Jersey buildings
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Property name
16 David Place
Other names
Location
David Place, St Helier
Type of property
Mid-19th century town terrace house. This is the first property on the west side of the street after its junction with Bath Street which has been listed. Up to No 12 the properties have been rebuilet but it is surprising that No 14, a similar age to No 16, has not also been listed
Valuations
The property is now divided into freehold apartments. Apartment 1 sold for £255,000 in 2021 and Apartment 3, Chez Petelyn, for £180,000 in 2001
Families and businesses associated with the property
Census returns
- 1851: Margaret Massey, 46; Margaret, 15, John 13, Horatio, 11. John Wilson, 45, retired Army captain; Philippa, 30
- 1871: Mary Meacham, 72, annuitant
- 1891: William Wyatt, 25, painter and decorator; Clara, 26; William, 2
- 1901: Jane Le Brocq, 59, lodging house keeper; Alfred, 19, hairdresser's assistant
Almanac listings
- 1874-1880: Mrs Mackay
- 1886-1895: YWCA
- 1890: W H Wyatt
- 1900: J Le Brocq
- 1905: W and F Willett. J Le Brocq
- 1910-1925: F Parlett
- 1930-1950: Women and Girls Christian Alliance
- 1940: S Le Gresley
- 1960: G W May. M Walsh. Mrs A Young. R Shorto
- 1980: D Illingworth
- 1990: J H Jaffe Ltd
Historic Environment Record entry
Listed building
Mid-19th century house which retains its historic character. An individual house with well defined proportions making a notable contribution to the streetscape.
Two-storey, three-bay with basement. Ashlar effect stucco with banded rustication on basement and rusticated lintels over the windows. Front elevation: Slate roof behind a high parapet, cement rendered chimney and two modern dormers. String course separates parapet. All windows double glazed timber sashes. Door is four-panel timber with the top two glazed, overlight, all stained glass. Console brackets and cornice above. Stone steps up to door with iron railings. Rendered boundary wall with granite copings and iron railings and gate.
