Survey Data
Reg No
16402501
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Country house
In Use As
Country house
Date
1690 - 1710
Coordinates
330256, 198310
Date Recorded
18/08/2003
Date Updated
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Description
Detached six-bay two and a half-storey over basement country house, built c.1700. The country house is constructed in brick with rubble stone to the basement. The house was originally symmetrical with a three bay wing either side of the three-bay breakfront. The wing to the south side was demolished in the early part of the 20th century and was replaced with a crude single-storey addition. The breakfront front has a rusticated base; to the first floor there are pilasters which support a pediment with an elliptical window opening to the tympanum. The panelled door is set within a flat-headed opening. Window openings are generally flat-headed with six over six timber sash frames. The pitched roof is finished in natural slate with cast-iron rainwater goods. The chimneystack has a slightly corbelled cap with clay pots. The country house is set within a well wooded demesne.
Appraisal
This late 17th century or early 18th century Classical style brick country house is reminiscent of the work of Inigo Jones. It is important both for its great age and the quality of the original design. It is marred by the loss of the southern wing but remains a valuable heritage asset.