Benson House is a Grade II listed building in the Cornwall local planning authority area, England. First listed on 29 December 1950. Country house.

Benson House

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Cornwall
Country
England
Date first listed
29 December 1950
Type
Country house
Source
Historic England listing

Description

TRURO

SW8245SE MORESK ROAD 880-1/4/197 Benson House 29/12/50

II

Small country house. C18 much repaired in the C20. Stucco and slatehanging to front; half-hipped dry Delabole slate roof sweeping lower over flanking wings; 12 gable roof dormers. Probably double-depth plan. 2 storeys; symmetrical 5-window front. Central bay broken forward and surmounted by a triangular pediment with lunette within old slatehanging; modillioned cornices; stucco quoins and remains of string; C20 horned sashes with glazing bars including central sash in former doorway. INTERIOR not inspected but noted as having been remodelled in 1970/80s.

Listing NGR: SW8263445275

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