Granny'S Summerhouse

CHARLECOTE

SP2556 CHARLECOTE PARK 1901-1/10/24 Granny's Summerhouse 18/03/97

GV II

Summerhouse. Mid C19. For Mary Elizabeth Lucy. Small L-plan single-storey structure. Brick with applied rustic timbering; thatch roof and brick end stack. EXTERIOR: canted west gable end has rustic timber surrounds to openings; segmental-headed entrance with paired bark-panelled doors; flanking lights with stained glass with dates: 1826 and 1828. South front has canted bay window with gablet and wood lattice glazing to right of small window with stained glass; small cast-iron edging to narrow flower beds. East return has gabled bay containing aviary with bark cladding below openings with meshed frame to front and projecting side nest boxes; stained-glass window to rear. North front has wing with detached stack to left of oriel-like timber projection. INTERIOR: reused timber fielded panelling, decorative woodwork and stained glass throughout; 2 rooms with canted ceilings. Hall has mirrored cupboard doors; segmental arch to main room, which has fireplace and overmantel. HISTORY: the house was built for Lady Mary Elizabeth Lucy's children and was modelled on Plas Newydd, Llangollen, the home of Lady Eleanor Butler and Hon. Sarah Ponsonby, whom Lady Mary Elizabeth Lucy visited when a child. Property of the National Trust. (The National Trust: Charlecote Park: 1991-: 45).

Listing NGR: SP2597256490