Cedar House

SK 80 SE WING BOTTOM STREET (South side)

4/136 Cedar House

II

Large house, largely C18, though front is late Victorian. Coursed rubble, with Welsh slate roof. Front elevation has a principal gable containing the front door with chamfered timber lintel, and a large oriel window above, with sashes above moulded panelling. Right of the door, a stuccoed bay of c1900, and to the left of it a long single storey range with 2 2-light casements. To the rear a large wing stretches back from the front gable, and is probably mid-C18. It faces east, and is two storied, with four windows left of door, and one right of it on the ground floor, all with chamfered timber lintels. Four upper windows - all are tall casements with six upper lights. Gable to left has big stepped stones and is coped. Gable and axial stacks. Various chamfered cross beams inside, and a deep cellar.

At right angles to this range runs another low wing, formerly a separate cottage. Dated 1735 with initials S over TE. 1½ storeys, 2 unit plan with central door with large quoins, and 2 light casement windows. Two new dormers above.

Listing NGR: SK8912503128