Hampton Old Hall

SJ 54 NW HAMPTON CHOLMONDELEY ROAD (South side)

5/28 Hampton Old Hall 1.3.67 Il*

House, 1591, altered and added to. Timber-framed on stone, with brick and stone wings. Slate and tile roofs. 2 storeys with cellars. 3 symmetrical bays with front facing gables, 4th bay to left hand side set back. 3 bays are close panelled, some painted to simulate timbers on stone plinth containing cellars which have 2-light mullion windows. Oak mullion and transom windows of 2 and 3 lights, with metal framed casements. 2 replaced multiple brick stacks in valleys. 4th bay has front facing gable, and is timber-framed with moulded bressumer and baluster and chevron decoration. Blind mullion window with moulded frame, over doorcase with moulded jambs and head, and with stud door. Left hand side brick, with stone dressings and part painted with timber-framing; stone wing to rear. Stone 3 light mullions to canted bay and oriel. Projecting ground floor brick stack. Glazed diaper pattern brickwork. Right hand side has dormer casement, and timber framed porch, upper part added. Panelling in porch, bolection moulded architrave to 6 panel door. Timber gable finials. Interior has panelling and panelled doors, elaborately carved mantlepiece with panel painting above, and overmantel. Simple oak back stair with balusters at 1st floor. Back door, dated 1591 has heavy wrought iron hinges and fittings. (Pevsner and Hubbard).

Listing NGR: SJ5084249140