MAYLANDS

Maylands, 81 McKebery Street, Coleraine is a single storey timber house with a substantial attic storey in the picturesque Arts and Crafts style. It is located on a hill facing north and overlooking the town. The house was built for Robert S Poynton, the local chemist and later dentist, who was a leading figure in the local community. His family originated from Maylands in Essex. A widower, he built the house in 1926 after his marriage to his second wife, a widow herself, Valetta Ross nee Riddoch. The house is probably the result of professional design but no architect has been connected with it. The plan of the house is typical for its period and style and centres on a grand staircase. Other details such as the joinery, leadlighting and plasterwork are notable. It has been extended at the rear. A detached stable and coachouse wing survives at the rear. The garden, which includes many native species, landscape works and an orchard, is also notable. The house, outbuildings and garden are substantially intact and in good condition.

How is it significant?

Maylands is of historical and architectural significance to the township of Coleraine.

Why is it significant?

Maylands is of historical significance as the second home of Robert Poynter and of architectural significance as one of best examples of Interwar housing in Coleraine.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House