Four Lane Ends Cottage

Four Lane Ends Cottage is a house dating from the mid-17th century. It is timber-framed with brick infill and has a thatched roof. The original plan comprised two rooms, arranged over two storeys. The front of the house features a stone plinth and timber framing with arch braces, particularly noticeable in the upper right corner. A 20th-century porch has been added to the left of the centre. There are three-light 20th-century casement windows on the ground floor, and dormer windows with three lights on the first floor. A smaller one-light window serves as a mezzanine overlooking the staircase, positioned to the right of the porch. A 20th-century extension is located on the left side. A central chimney rises from the ridge of the roof. The right-hand gable end exhibits similar timber framing with arch braces, close studding to the gable, and a single two-light casement window. The rear elevation includes a 20th-century wing projecting at a right angle to the main block, with visible timber framing and arch bracing. Inside, the ground floor features chamfered ceiling beams. Partition walls retain small timber framing with wattle and daub infill. The closed string staircase has a half turn at the top; originally it extended in a straight line alongside the front door, but has been altered to include a quarter turn. A roof truss incorporates tie and collar beams, along with arch braces.