Langham Lodge

SK 8411 - 8511 LANGHAM BURLEY ROAD

2/141 Langham Lodge

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Large farmhouse, probably with C17 core, added to and extended, and refenestrated in 1936 with windows taken from Exton old hall. Coursed rubble with angle quoins, and stone tiled roof. Front elevation of 2 storeys and 3 bays, with central 2 storey projecting porch, also brought from Exton, with double doors in 4-centred arch with ovolo moulded hoodmoulds, a 3-light mullioned window above, and sundial in gable. To either side of door a 4-light ovolo moulded mullioned window with hoodmould, to each floor, and, at 1st floor level, the heads of former sash windows visible as freestones. 3 tile hung hipped dormers above, and stone gable-end stacks. House probably originally T-plan, but stem of T (to rear) extended and given an outshut probably in C19, and now contains further C17 mullioned windows from Exton. Inside, the plan retains a large hall, with stone fireplace, and series of fine C17 carved oak doors and doorcases, and a staircase taken from Beaudesert house, N. Wales (now demolished).

Listing NGR: SK8564111711