Lower Twitchen

BURRINGTON TWITCHEN LANE SS 61 NW

5/42 Lower Twitchen - - II

House. Probably C18 core, remodelled circa 1820-30. Painted rendered stone rubble. Asbestos slate roof with gable end rendered stacks. Virtually symmetrical 2-room, central stairhall plan, with 1 1/2 storey outshuts added to each side of rear staircase window. In C19 the house was apparently refurbished with a C18 doorcase probably brought from elsewhere, a geometrical staircase and good quality internal joinery. 2 storeys. 3-window range. Symmetrical. C20 fenestration, 2-light casements 6 panes per light. Early C18 central Ionic square-headed doorcase with fluted columns, the entablature breaking back from the columns. Raised and fielded 6- panelled door and panelled surround. The door and doorcase appear to have been brought from elsewhere. Segmental arched rear stair window with intersecting glazing bars. Interior: Geometrical staircase with wreathed handrail and stick balusters. Slightly cambered timber lintel to left-hand room fireplace which has bread oven. Good C19 joinery including panelled doors and integral cupboards to right-hand room. Doorcases to stair landing on left side have incised Greek key motif.

Listing NGR: SS6478016625