Pennycombe Farmhouse And Iron Railings To Garden

KENN SX 98 SW

5/138 Pennycombe Farmhouse and iron railings to garden

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Farmhouse. C17 or earlier with C19 and C20 alterations. Whitewashed rendered cob and stone rubble ; end stacks to main block, rear lateral stack to wing ; slate roof, gabled at ends of main block, hipped at end of wing. Plan: L plan. 2 single depth ranges, the west-facing range probably earlier. Details of plan unclear at time of survey (1987) as interior not inspected. Exterior: 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 4 window west-facing range with a front door to the left with a flat porch canopy on moulded brackets. 2 ground floor C19 3-light casements with glazing bars ; 3 similar first floor windows and a small 1-light window to first floor left. The wing has a 4 window south front with a C20 door to the right with a flat porch canopy on moulded brackets. 2 first floor and 1 ground floor C19 3-light casements, matching those on the main range, the other windows 2- and 3-light C20 timber casements with glazing bars. The rear elevation of the main block has a door with a flat porch canopy and 2- and 3-light casements with glazing bars. The left return of the main block has a projecting bread oven, a "small bow window with 3 ogee-headed lights" mentioned in the old description no longer exists. C19 iron railings to the garden in front of the house are included in the listing. Interior: Not inspected but may be of interest and early roof timber may survive. An attractive pre 1700 traditional farmhouse on a roadside site.

Listing NGR: SX9307784931