Model Cottages

SX 99 NE POLTIMORE POLTIMORE

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GV II Row of estate cottages. Circa 1870. Coursed rubble volcanic trap with polychromatic brick quoins, jambs, lintels and moulded polychromatic brick stacks under dry-slate gabled-end roofs with crested ridge tiles. Main range with 2 cross winds. 2 storeys. Front: Crosswings and gable dormers with wavy bargeboarding; 2-light C19 window in each gable-wall with latticed leaded panes; 3-light bay window below. Main range between wings with 4 dormers, gabled with bargeboarding, each of 2-lights with latticed leaded panes; pentice, open, slated, supported by timber posts and arched braces; the main range breaks through cross wings to form end gables, each with 2-light windows, barred; gabled hipped porch in angle thus formed to right with fish scale clay plain tile roof; C20 post-office to left. The timber gates with shaped caps on gate posts may be contemporary. This interesting group of estate model cottages contributes to the village scene by expensive use of materials.

Listing NGR: SX9665996838