38 And 38A, Blacksmiths Corner

TM 14 SW 2/7

BELSTEAD BLACKSMITHS CORNER No 38 and 38A

GV II

House, divided in two. Probably early to mid C16, and later. Timber framed, the first floor rendered, the rest clad in Flemish bond brick, with shallow brick plinth. Plaintile roof. Rendered transverse-axial stack. Left hand external brick stack. 1½ storeys. 3 cell cross passage plan, its left hand parlour cell a later addition. 2 3-light casements, that to left of 6 panes, that to central cell of 3 plain lights. Boarded door with glazed panel in cross passage position, small 2-light casement to right, service cell; single light to far left. 3-light 6-pane full dormer casement above central window. Interior; part exposed frame. Chimney to left of passage. Intact pair of service rooms with rectangular service doorways with chamfered reveals. Probably original doors, that to rear of 3 butted planks that to front of 3 lapped boards. Large pintle hinges. Inserted hall ceiling with crude ogee stops to axial beam, thin joists. Right hand tie beam part cut through. Stairs to rear of hall. 2-tier staggered purlin roof. No 38 (left) appears later, with thinner scantling where visible. Interior not inspected.

Listing NGR: TM1312040592