Underhill, Gateshead

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
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 / 54.9396; -1.5923
Year(s) built	1860s
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name	Underhill
Designated	2 June 1976
Reference no.	1248562

Blue plaque commemorates Swan's invention of the electric light bulb, and Underhill as the first house in the world to be wired for domestic electric lighting.

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]

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in Tyne and Wear