Eastcott Manor

EASTERTON A342 SU 05 NW 2/80 Eastcott Manor 19.3.62 II* Farmhouse. c1600, c1680, early and mid C18. Colourwashed stone with extensions in brick. Plain and pantiled roofs. Two storeys, attic and cellar. Main range of 3 bays, single storey and attic, raised to 2 storeys, with stone built half bay at north containing large fireplace, cross wing added later C17 at south, 2 bays, stone with close studded framed upper floor, a second cross wing added behind, on east side in late C17-early C18, and a third cross wing added on west side of north end in first half of C18. Original structure has central entrance in C19 lean-to porch and timber windows. South cross wing has 12-paned sashes, closely spaced, and 24-paned sashes on east gable. Studding has central rail and wavy corner braces. East cross wing has C18 paned sashes and a blocked bolection moulded doorway to gable, and a lean-to service room on north side. The C18 north cross wing has plat band and stone framed and mullioned windows, the fenestration altered. Major stack at north end of main range, with lateral stack to C17 wing and various later chimneys. Interior: Main range has deeply chamfered cross and spine beams with elaborate chamfer stops. Fireplace altered, but originally had two large ovens or smoke chambers. At south end, a fine C17 oak dog leg stair with barley-sugar balusters and heavy handrail, probably inserted when first cross wing built. Hall containing stair has early C18 painted panelling, and this extends into cross wing parlours, since subdivided. Drawing room in west bay of this wing has C18 chimneypiece with marble slips. North cross wing said to have good roof, not seen, and former dovecote on upper floor. (V.C.H. x 179)

Listing NGR: SU0236255603