The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 1253 PORTLAND ROAD
Nos 13 to 17 (odd) TR 1534 NE 1/77
II GV
2. An early C19 range. No 13 has been refaced with cement later in the century and given a gable. Old tiled roof. 2 storeys. 1 window. It retains a small bay window on the ground floor, with glazing bars intact. Hood moulding to 1st floor window. Doorcase in fluted frame with projecting cornice, very low rectangular fanlight and 6-panel moulded door. No 15 is of 3 storeys brown brick. Renewed hipped tiled roof and modillion cornice. 2 sashes with glazing bars intact. Doorcase in fluted frame with projecting cornice, very low rectangular fanlight and 6-panel moulded door. No 17 is really the rear elevation to No 13 Dymchurch Road qv. 2 storeys, fronted with weatherboarding, Hipped slate roof. Glazing bars intact.
Nos 13 to 17 (odd) form a group with No 13 to 17 (odd) Dymchurch Road.
Listing NGR: TR1573534640

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.