Down Farmhouse

ST 77 NW DODINGTON C.P. CODRINGTON

5/47 Down Farmhouse

• II

Farmhouse. Mid C17 rear, later C17 refronting, with later additions and alterations. Rubble with stone dressings, rendered to rear, 2-span double Roman tiled roof with raised coped verges and kneelers to rear block, gable stacks; triple roll tiled stable attached to left, corrugated asbestos roof to lean-to to right. Symmetrical front. 3 storeys and 3 windows 7 ground floor has two 3-light casements with wide ovolo mullions and surround, hood mould, central C19 gabled porch with scalloped bargeboards and plank door with glass insertion, first floor has 2 windows as at ground and central similar 2-light window, 2nd floor has similar 2-light casements under eaves, no hood mould; early C19 2-storey stable attached to left has 2 doors and window with plank shutter all with segmental heads, 2 loading doors under eaves, interior not accessible. Left return has external stair to upper stable door, 2-span roof with lower block at rear, gable to right has small square attic window with iron stanchion; right return has similar attic window. Rear has varied windows, 3 at ground and first floor, 2 at 2nd floor, all casements except 2nd floor fixed lights, rear of stable has door in chamfered frame and 3-light casement both with timber lintel. Interior: rear block has winder stair, plank and batten doors, front left room has heavy lintel to fireplace, front roof of 5 bays, 2 rows of purlins, principal rafters, ridge purlin, 3 collars, one cambered, rear block of 4 bays, similar construction.

Listing NGR: ST7310679265