The Old Cottage

SP1051 BIDFORD-ON-AVON HIGH STREET (North side) 10/39 Nos.38, 40 and 42 (The Old 01/02/67 Cottage) (Formerly listed as Ryecroft and No. 42)

GV II

Row of 3 cottages and shop; Nos. 38 and 40 occupied as single dwelling and shop. Mid C17, with wing added c.1835. Coursed lias, with some timber framing and brick to rear. Far-projecting tall wing of brick with white-washed rendered front. Tile roof and brick chimneys. Originally three-unit, extended to L-plan. One storey and attic with 3 dormers; wing of 3 storeys, 1-window range. 3 entrances: No. 40 has a simple hood on brackets; No. 42 has an old plank door. C19 and C20 casements, Nos. 40 and 42 with ground floor oriels. Tudor Gothic wing has gable end to the street, with pierced bargeboards continued around the eaves. Windows with glazing bars and hood moulds. Late C19/ early C20 shop front with 2 bay windows. Interior: No. 38 has winder stairs. No.40 has exposed ceiling beams throughout, has some exposed framing, a former through passage and open fireplace with C20 grate. Stone flag floors. Late C19 additions to rear. Shop wing is built on to the front.

Listing NGR: SP1002851898