Treworgan House

ST ERME 4 NW 7/88 Treworgan House 28.2.1952

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Farmhouse. C16. extended by Robert Trencreeke c.1560. Killas and granite, with granite quoins and dressings. Slate roof. Plan: 'L'-form, comprising a main east front of three structural bays, and south limb earlier in date, also of 3 bays. Yard in re-entrant angle is enclosed by stone wall connecting to cottage, not of special interest, on west wide. Main range contains central sitting room, with axial stack to left, kitchen to right, and parlour in corner with rear wing, this containing services and drawing room at west end with gable stack. Two storeys. Main front has recessed entrance to centre bay with half-glazed door; flush granite surrounds with broad chamfer ending in angled stops. Similar flush three light chamfered mullioned windows, without labels. Stone stacks, but large gable part-external stack to parlour, heightened in brick. South range has 3-light stone mullioned window on first floor, and small light within chamfered surround below. Other windows replaced late C19-early C20. End bay has ramp access to upper floor. Within courtyard, lean-to slate roof over entrance.

Interior: Main range now living kitchen, with gable fireplace at north end composed of architectural stonework, including late medieval mouldings and fluted pilasters with roundels. Moulded mantel shelf of stone Two centred chamfered arch to entrance to older wing. Timber lintel to south gable stack now parlour. Rear wing has chamfered 2-centred arch entering to end living room. Roof not seen. A seat of the Trencreeke, later Polwhele families, and sheltered General Fairfax in the Civil War.

Listing NGR: SW8345749677