Malting Farmhouse And No. 275 Bedford Road

TL 0847 9/5

CARDINGTON, BEDFORD ROAD, Malting Farmhouse and No.275

13.7.64

GV II

Farmhouse. 1771 for Samuel Whitbread (plans and elevations in possession of occupant) possibly incorporating earlier building. Red brick, with pebbledash exterior to No. 275. Old clay tile roof, hipped to front block. Main house L-plan with projecting blocks to N and E corners, 2 storeys and attics. No.275 is 2-storeyed L-plan, adjoining to SW, forming small courtyard between the 2 blocks. Front: not quite symmetrical, due to different widths of 2 projecting side bays. Brick bands to first floor and cornice level, stone coped parapet. Plans show door in central position, but no evidence to suggest its removal to present position in LH bay. Part glazed door with geometric glazing bars, in moulded surround, surmounted by pair of plaques with Whitbread initials, and flat hood with dentil cornice on carved consoles. 1:3:1 casement windows, all with geometric glazing bars and under flat arches. Dummy windows to first floor centre and to far right ground and first floors. 2 box dormers with casements with glazing bars. NW elevation: large semicircular 2 storeyed bay to LH. All windows similar to front. Rear (no.275): mostly 2 and 3-light horizontal sashes with glazing bars. Plank doors.

Listing NGR: TL0858647848