Ardencroft

ASTON CANTLOW NEWNHAM SP16SE 6/40 Ardencroft

• II

House. C16 origins, C17 and C18; C19 refronting, and early C20 additions. Timber framing with lath and plaster infill, and whitewashed brick. Old tile and concrete tile roofs; brick ridge sacks and lias external stack. Complex plan. One storey and attic and 2 storeys; 3-window range. Main range has one exposed post. Entrance at left end of main range has small gabled brick porch with carved panelled door. Irregular fenestration. Casements, some with glazing bars, some with leaded lights. 2 ground floor windows have brick segmental arches. Dormer in angle. Early C20 wing projects on right. Windows to front and left side. Late C18/early C18 wing on left probably formerly a separate cottage, but is incorporated into main house with single storey C19/C20 link. Exposed large thin framing. Concrete tile roof, One unit plan. One storey and attic, with ground floor window. Left return side has large external stack. Interior: Some exposed close studding, Left wine said to be opened up into a single room with exposed timber framing. Other rooms said to have exposed beams.

Listing NGR: SP1564160336