Old Matford is a Grade II* listed building in the Exeter local planning authority area, England. First listed on 29 January 1953. A Renaissance House. 4 related planning applications.

Old Matford

WRENN ID: fallow-wall-cedar
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Exeter
Country: England
Date first listed: 29 January 1953
Type: House
Period: Renaissance
Source: Historic England listing

Description

WONFORD ROAD 1. 1092 (South Side) Old Matford SX 9391 15/299 29.1.53. II* 2. Also called Matford or Madford House. Said to have been built by Sir John Smyth, Mayor and MP for Exeter, d 1619. Circa 1600. Stone and cob house, 2 storeys, with 2 gables and projecting porch at front. Back has projecting wings with gable-ends re-built in brick. Parts of 3 large external chimneys in Heavitree stone remain. All windows appear to be renewed. 3 to 5-light mullioned casements. Now slate roof. Porch has 3-centred arch with Royal Arms of Elizabeth over it. Original oak panelled door, also frame with carved plinth stops. Interior: Staircase. Several original doorways.

Listing NGR: SX9329291836

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