No 28 Devonshire Place
Historic Jersey buildings
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Property name
28 Devonshire Place
Other names
- 4 Devonshire Place
Location
Devonshire Place, St Helier
Type of property
Georgian town terrace house.
Valuations
No recent transactions
Families and businesses associated with the property
- Oxenham: Built by John Oxenham, 1819-1821
1941 Occupation registrations
- Cadiou: Yves Ernest Cadiou (1866- ) and his daughter Maud Ethel (1904- ) were living here
- Kellaway: William David Kellaway (1875- ), his wife Eliza Ann, née Casley (1875- ) and their children Florence Lilian (1901- ) and William Kenneth (1902- ) were also living here
Census returns
- 1871: Philip Alexandre, 60, carpenteer; Jane, 62; John, 26, smith; George, 17, carpenter; Mary, 20, dressmaker; Alfred Thomas, 28, carpenter, son-in-law; Eliza thomas, 30; Alfred, 2 and Eliza, 5 months, grandchildren
- 1881: Mary Le Cornu, 68. Henry Dupre, 36, plumber; Alice, 35; Albert, 12, Maud, 10; Matilda, 14, niece
- 1901: Henry Dupre, 45, retired plumber; Mary, 51. Francis Bennett, 24, printer; Hannah, 28; Gladys, 6 months
Almanac listings
- 1874-1886: P Vautier
- 1890: J V Griffin
- 1895-1905: H A Dupre
- 1910: J Finighan
- 1915: Mrs T Le Seelleur
- 1920-1925: P Hamon
- 1930: Mrs Kellaway
- 1935-1990: J F Gorin
Historic Environment Record entry
Listed building
A good example of a late Georgian town house, which retains historic character and features. Forms part of a group of houses that illustrate the changing fashions for architectural embellishment - such as appliqué mouldings - through the 19th century.
Part of a row of four houses built for John Oxenham, 1819-1821 (originally numbered 1-4 Devonshire Place, from which the northerly part of Vieux Chemin since took its name). Shown on the 1834 Le Gros Map.
Mid-terrace. Two storeys plus attic, three-bay with door to side. Front elevation: Pitched tile roof with brick chimney, dormer with three finials and small rooflight. Round arched two-pane window with horns on dormer. Wall rendered to ashlar and keystone effect. Three 12-pane windows on first floor and two 13-pane arched windows on ground floor, all timber frame sashes. Six-panel timber door with glazed arched overlight. Boundary wall with railings and gate.
