1. The archways to the ground storey are framed by four Roman imposts. 2. The ground storey , built of stone, was once a market hall. 3. The external walls to the ground storey are rendered. 4. The ground storey was slightly larger, and stepped back to the upper floors. 5. A series of Tuscan-style pilasters decorate the engaged piers to the ground storey . 6. The ground storey has no decoration. 7. There are two steps separating the East Street footpath and the loggia on the ground storey . 8. The concrete ground storey also precludes the risk of moisture damage by keeping the timber off the ground. 9. The exterior of the main house is characterised by a ground storey with rustications and a pilastered main floor. 10. The ground storey may have a statue of the historical buddha Shakyamuni and depictions of Earth and so represent nirmayakaya.