The Deanery
Historic Jersey buildings
If you own this property, have ancestors who lived here, or can provide any further information and photographs, please contact us through editorial@jerripedia.org |
Property name
The Deanery
Location
David Place, St Helier
Type of property
Mid 19th century town house
Valuations
No recent transactions
Families associated with the property
None identified
Historic Environment Record entry
Listed building
A well proportioned 1842 house in an understated classical style, maintaining much of its original features. Residence of Dean of Jersey, also Rector of Town Church.
Detached house set back from the road with its own driveway and garden. Two-storey, seven-bay with the two bays to the north being set back with separate roof.
Architects' assessment
In 1971 a committee of the Association of Jersey Architects provided the States Planning Office with an assessment of buildings of historic and architectural interest in the town of St Helier. This is what they had to say about the Deanery:
- 'Originally constructed in 1840 with a Doric entrance porch with pedimented central feature above, this is a typical example of 'delayed Jersey Georgian' of pleasant proportions.
- 'The walls are of smooth painted stucco with stuccoed quoins, porch, cornice and mouldings. The windows are well proportioned double hung sashes and the replacement of the shutters would improve the appearance of the facade.
- 'Although this building has suffered from alterations, notably to the porch, it should be retained as it contributes to the group of buildings forming the north end of David Place.
