Lower Axford Cottage

SU 64 SW PRESTON CANDOVER & NUTLEY BASINGSTOKE ROAD 19/6 (B3046, north)

Lower Axford Farmhouse

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C16, C17, C20. A timber-framed house of several periods, with a modern extension along the west side. Massive old tile roof, 1/2-hipped at the south end, with a sloping ridge to the north ending in a 1/2-hip, a tile-hung gable and a roof extending to a low eaves above an outshot. Exposed timber-framing with altered structure; at the north side is the moulded beam of a jetty, and below it a bay window on brackets with a moulded cornice, the walling in this area having close studding and some flint infilling. The gables are massive frames with arch-bracing, heavy horizontals, and closely-arranged verticals. The long (east) elevation has old and new sections, suggesting former recesses now brought to the main face. There is a small section of C18 framing between the old block and the recent work. Casements. Six-panelled door in a solid frame, beneath a hood on brackets.

Listing NGR: SU6068441790