Williamscot House, Georgian Wing

Georgian wing of a country house, dating from the early 18th century, with additions from 1777 and alterations around 1840. A stone datestone displays the year 1704. Records suggest an extension in 1777, rather than around 1790 as previously thought. A balustraded parapet was added around 1840. The wing is constructed of ironstone ashlar with a hipped and gabled slate roof, topped by ironstone ridge and end stacks. The design follows a three-unit plan, facing the garden. It has two storeys and an attic, with a five-window front. The main entrance is to the rear and left end. The ground floor has five sash windows with stone surrounds, matched by five similar windows on the first floor. A balustraded parapet and stone-coped gables are present, along with three gabled dormers. The rear elevation reveals a straight joint between the 1704 section, built of squared coursed ironstone, and the section built around 1777 in ironstone ashlar. A 20th-century porch has been added. Inside, there is an 18th-century staircase leading to the attic. The former library on the first floor has late 18th-century doors and panelling, and a butt purlin roof is visible. The original house was built around 1568 by Walter Calcott, and subsequently passed through the Chambre and Taylor families. In 1777, it came to the Loveday family through marriage. The property was sold and converted into three separate dwellings around 1978.