The Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in the Ashford local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 October 1980. A Victorian Almshouse. 6 related planning applications.
The Almshouses
- WRENN ID
- forbidden-slate-bracken
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Ashford
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 10 October 1980
- Type
- Almshouse
- Period
- Victorian
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Almshouses comprise three cottages located on the south-east side of The Street, Great Chart. The north-east and central cottages were originally founded as almshouses in 1583 by Francis Toke of Godinton and were later rebuilt in 1833, likely by Nicholas Roundell Toke. A further cottage was added in 1899, replicating the style of the earlier buildings.
The cottages are constructed of ashlar, with a tiled roof featuring shaped Dutch gable ends. They have six casement windows, each with a dripstone above. A porch is positioned centrally between the two original cottages, featuring a shaped gable and a stone inscription reading: “This Almshouse for 2 aged persons was founded and endowed by Francis Toke Esquire, Anno Domini 1583 and rebuilt Anno Domini 1833.” A similar porch is located at the south-west end of the third cottage, with a stone inscription stating: “This Almshouse was erected by the Trustees of the Toke and Streeter Almshouse Charity AD 1899.”
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- Full EPC report — heating system, energy costs, size, glazing, construction etc.
- Sale history — 3 transactions since 1995
- Related listed building consents — 6 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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