The Post Office

SIT 02 SW HUNTSHAM HUNTSHAM

7/98 The Post Office - II

Post Office. Probably late C19/early C20. Stone rubble with a deep slate roof with crested ridge tiles, pyramidal ends and a pyramidal roof to the centre bay; brick stack in centre. Plan: Symmetrical T plan cottage ornh with a projecting polygonal bay in the centre, polygonal ends and a central entrance. C20 flat-roofed single-storey rear right addition. Exterior: Single storey and attic, the design-taking advantage of a corner site in the centre of the village. The polygonal bay of timber stud and infil construction has a central front door flanked on either side by 3 1-light iron casements complete with diamond iron glazing bars; gabled dormer above front door with similar widnows. The polygonal ends of the stone block have similar 3-light windows with 1-light windows in the angles and gabled dormers. The rear elevation has 2 gabled dormers, a central rear door and a rear left recess. It is not clear whether this is a purpose-built village post office or adapted from a pair of estate cottages. A crucially-sited building in the centre of the village.

Listing NGR: ST0007920313