Higher And Over

SX 39 SE ST GILES ON THE HEATH EAST PANSON

5/31 Higher and Over -

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House. Circa late C17/early C18 origins, C18 extension, C20 renovations and additions. Whitewashed rendered cob on stone rubble footings, asbestos slate roof gabled at ends, formerly thatched, end stacks, the right-hand stack massive and projecting, end stack to rear wing. T-plan house. The earliest part is probably the single depth main range, 2-rooms wide with a central stair hall. Although the right-hand end was probably the hall/kitchen the left-hand fireplace also has an oven. The rear wing is likely to be an C18 parlour addition. 2 storeys. Asymmetrical 2-window front with off-centre C20 gabled porch with the front door on the right return. 3-light casement windows, 2 panes per light with C20 diamond leading. Interior Large open fireplace to the right-hand room with 1 stone rubble-and 1 granite jamb, a timber lintel and cloam oven, large exposed ceiling beams. Roofspace not inspected but roof trusses may be of interest.

Listing NGR: SX3614292471