The Old House

GAYDON CHURCH ROAD SP35SE (North side) 8/65 The Old House

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House. Probably mid C17; dated 1665 on doorway. C18/early C19 alterations and additions. Coursed limestone and lias rubble, with contrasting limestone quoins to right range. Old tile hipped roof; brick ridge stack to right range. Irregular 4-unit plan. 2 storeys; two 2-window ranges. Entrance in right corner of taller left range has C20; ribbed door in simple chamfered surround with incised date. C18/early C19 and C19 windows with horizontal glazing bar. Each range has 3-light wood mullioned and transomed window under brick segmental arch on left ground floor. Left range has C19 two-light casements with chamfered painted wood lintel. First floor has cross windows. Right range has 3-light casements. Sundial with initials FW incised on quoin on left. Rear irregular. Interior; ceiling beams. Room to right has large open fireplace with stepped stop-chamfered cambered bressumer, and later, possibly C18, moulded cornice. Inside it are 2 cupboards with panelled doors, with butterfly hinges. Quarter turn staircase with winders. Room to left has panelled shutters. First floor room has C17 2-plank door with wooden latch.

Listing NGR: SP3648854032