Apple Tree Cottage

Apple Tree Cottage is a timber-frame cottage dating to the late 17th or early 18th century, with additions from the 19th and 20th centuries. The timber frame is constructed with square panels, some originally infilled with wattle and daub, others later brick nogging. A replacement brick plinth sits at the base, and the exterior is rendered and painted white. A projecting brick chimney stack at the gable end features a 19th-century tapered terracotta chimney pot, and a long straw thatched roof is hipped to the west end, with decorative detail along the ridge.

The cottage originally followed a one-storey, two-cell plan, later evolving into a one-and-a-half storey, three-cell, single-depth layout. The north front features 2x10 square panelling, with a small six-pane casement window at the east end, a 20th-century timber door centrally, and a small extension to the west. A single-pane window sits at first-floor level to the right of the gable chimney stack. A further inserted window to the west serves the kitchen, and 2x4 square panelling is found at the west end. The rear elevation has less regular panelling, and four timber casement windows are present at ground floor: one of six panes, one of 16 panes (cutting through the timber frame), one of six panes, and one of one pane. Two later inserted dormer windows, each with four panes, are situated at the first floor; the east-facing dormer has barge boarding above and below. 20th-century windows and an entrance door largely replace original openings.

Inside, a cross passage was created by an extension to the west, providing access to the kitchen and bathroom. To the east of the cross passage is a door leading to the reception room. The exposed timber frame is visible throughout. The reception room features an inglenook fireplace with a settle and remnants of keeping holes, with a bressumer beam marking the top of the inglenook. A large stop-chamfered spine beam runs the length of the room, supporting the ceiling above. A timber spiral staircase is located at the west end of the room. The first floor comprises two adjoining rooms with exposed roof timbers, including purlins, rafters, and wind bracing.