Local List: Doverhay Place and associated gardens, Porlock

Doverhay Place and associated gardens and buildings are indicated on the OS 2nd Edition mapping published in 1903 and the mapping evidence indicates it was built at some time between 1889 and 1903. Doverhay Place built as a private house, then used for Co-operative Holiday Association holidays, became a nursery for babies and small children during the 1939-1945 war. Returned to CHA afterwards, now converted to luxury apartments. Age: Moderate: 1889 – 1903 Edwardian country house Rarity: Moderate: not unusual Distinctive Design: Moderate: retains some original features such as sundial Historical Association: moderate: use as nursery during WW2, leased by Michael Salaman and Chattie Wake 1908 – 1918. Evidential Value: Moderate: evidence surviving for function and fittings Social and Communal Value: strong: strong community interest and value Group Value: Limited: few associated structures but Porlock contains other Edwardian houses. Collective Value: Moderate: good example of Edwardian country house with surviving features and fittings along with garden.