Carshalton Cottage

Carshalton Cottage is a cottage built in 1586 for Richard Dunnidge, with the bay at the east end likely rebuilt in the 17th century. It features a timber frame, plaster rendered exterior, and a long straw thatch roof with a red brick stack positioned at right angles to the ridge. The cottage has a lobby entry plan and consists of four bays, including a narrower bay at the east end. It is one storey high with an attic, and has two dormers. There are six windows, which include two 19th-century horizontal sliding sashes and two small casements. The doorway, located opposite the stack, has four flush panels and is probably from the 18th century.

Inside, some of the framing is exposed, particularly in the center and west bay. The structure includes downward wall bracing and heavy, closely set ceiling joists laid flat, supported by a chamfered clamp. The original clasped side purlin roof remains intact. The partition wall between the center room and the west bay features close set framing with downward bracing. The main beam over the center bay appears to be a later addition, although the clamp dates back to the late 16th century. The fireplace in the east bay was added later, and in this room, the ceiling is supported by a middle rail with small, ovolo moulding.