Pentre-Uchaf

SJ 22 NW OSWESTRY RURAL C.P. PENTRE-ISAF

4/202 Pentre-Uchaf -

GV II

Farmhouse. Probably early C16, re-modelled late C17/early C18 with later additions and alterations. Part timber framed (now with red brick infill), largely re-built in uncoursed limestone rubble, slate roof with coped verges to left gable end of main range. Main range has short gabled range (former granary) projecting at right-angles to rear forming T-plan; lower probably C19 agricultural building against right gable end of main range. One storey and attic; one mid-C19 casement with gabled eaves dormer directly above to right of roughly central half-glazed C20 door under gabled wooden porch; framing: exposed to gable of rear range, slightly cambered tie beam with vertical struts to upper and lower collars, blocked first-floor doorway and flight of steps beneath; large integral stone stack to back wall of main range. Interior: massive cross-beamed ceiling to main ground- floor room has deep chamfering and straight-cut stops, heavy joists with a variety of chamfer stops; infilled fireplace to back wall has chamfered segmental-shaped wooden lintel; late C17 straight-flight staircase turning at right-angles to left and right on first floor has carved bottom newel post with decoration identical to that at Plas Pentre-Cefn (q.v.), open vase-shaped balusters; chamfered ceiling beam to main bedroom has bar stop.

Listing NGR: SJ2375125981