No 32 David Place
Historic Jersey buildings
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Property name
32 David Place
Location
Corner of David Place and Victoria Street, St Helier
Type of property
Mid-19th century town house divided into apartments
Valuations
Sold for £360,000 in 2017. Sub-divided into shares and flats. Most recent transaction: Share 4 sold for £278,500 in 2022
Families and businesses associated with the property
Occupation registrations In 1941 Marjorie Ailsa Gallie (1907- ); Charles Norman True (1898- ) Edwin James True (1887- ) and Lillian Margaret True, née Hodge (1888- ) were living here
Census returns
- 1881: John de Gruchy, 59, annuitant; Sophie, 58; John, 30, boot and shoe manufacturer
- 1891: John de Gruchy, 69, retired boot manufacturer; John, 40, boot manufacturer; Lydia, 35, daughter-in-law; Eva, 13 and Ruby, 7, grandchildren
- 1901: Elizabeth Dunford, 75; Lizzie, 36. James Cory, 33, dairy proprietor; Mary, 32; James, 5
Almanac listings
- 1874: Misses Le Seelleur
- 1880-1890: John de Gruchy
- 1895-1910: R Cory. E Hosking (1895)
- 1915-1960: Edward True
- 1970: E F Crick
- 1980: E Perez
Historic Environment Record entry
Listed building
A substantial, well-proportioned mid-19th century house which retains its historic character. In a prominent location influencing the streetscape character of both steeets.
End terrace corner building set back from street with two-storey extension on the Victoria Street side and single storey extension to rear. Stucco, ashlar effect with moulding at the corner. Front elevation: three-storey, wide single bay. Slate hipped roof, rendered chimney. Second floor ten-pane timber sash window, the side panes narrower. Ground and first floors 20-pane timber sash windows, the side panes narrower. Stone lintels with small brackets. Side elevation: three-bay, three-storey with two-storey extension in centre. Windows are timber sashes with horns reflecting those on the front elevation. Render and stone boundary wall with iron railings and gates.
