Underhill, Gateshead
Listed building in Gateshead, England
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Underhill is a large and imposing detached house, located at 99 Kells Lane in the Low Fell district of Gateshead, England.[1] Built primarily from sandstone in Victorian architectural style, it was the home of Sir Joseph Wilson Swan from 1869–83, and is the first domestic property in the world to be illuminated by electric light bulb.[2]
| Axwell House | |
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 Underhill, 99 Kells Lane, Low Fell. Home of Sir Joseph Wilson Swan from 1869–83. | |
  Location within Tyne and Wear | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Victorian |
| Location | Low Fell, Gateshead, England |
| Coordinates | 54.9396°N 1.5923°W |
| Year built | 1860s |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Underhill |
| Designated | 2 June 1976 |
| Reference no. | 1248562 |
In 1976 it was designated a Grade II* listed building.[3]
Previously used as a school, it is currently used as retirement sheltered housing.[4]
