Elmstree

ST 89 SE TETBURY UPTON -

5/327 Elmestree

GV II

Country house. 1844 by William Brookes, with connecting wing to west of 1884 and additional range to north of 1900 - all dated. Coursed rubble stone, Cotswold stone slate roof with decorative ridge tiles, 6 large stone stacks some with multiple polygonal flues, raised verges with kneelers and corner pinnacles on corbels. Jacobean style. Double range with additional rear wing at right angles of 1900. 2 storeys and attic. 3 stepped gables with central finials, and each with single leaded light, forming parapet wall at base. 2-storey central castellated square porch dated 1844 with coat of arms. 7 windows, including porch, 2-light mullion and transoms (3-light in porch), and longer windows in same style on ground floor, with continuous dripmould above each row of windows. Porch has large 4-centred moulded archway with studded double doors. To left, single storey linking unit dated 1884 with initials FH on central stepped gable, bow front with continuous row of mullion and transom windows and central double door. A good example of vernacular continuity for this date.

Listing NGR: ST8704991739