Cogswells

SX 9 POLTIMORE POLTIMORE

5/169 Cogswells -

GV II

House. C17 core (or earlier) with C18 and C19 additions. Cob, stone plinth, rendered, the street front faced in red brick, under thatched hipped roof, the late C19 parts under 2 slated gabled-ends. The oldest range lies at right angles to the road, the left-hand wing to this (forming an L-shaped plan) faces the street; the internal angle of the plan filled with late C19 2-window range facing access lane to left. 2 storeys. Front: (ie. to street), 3 window range, 3-light windows above under eyebrow eaves, timber casements, each light round- headed, the central light taller than those to each side which are fixed; polygonal leading. Asymmetrically-placed late C19 porch, open, with round-headed timber arch and roundels in spandrels, turned baluster railings; square-headed 3-light windows to either side, with large diamond leaded panes. The right-hand elevation (the older house) with three 3-light windows above, with lintels at eaves level; thatched porch with C20 lattice-work with one 3-light window to either side. Panelled door. Internal lateral stack. Left-hand side with C19 sash and casement windows. Building is reported to contain a smoke blackened roof. (M. Laithewaite). Included for group value.

Listing NGR: SX9658796887