King'S Orchard

WHITMINSTER HYDE LANE SO 70 NE (off north side) 6/276 King's Orchard II Small detached house. Probably early C17, enlarged to rear in C20. Square panel timber-framing with rendered and painted brick infill on stone and brick plinth, rear wing in brick, tile roof, large brick lateral stack to rear, original stack removed. Originally single range of 2 storeys and attic, with rear wing forming T- shape. South front has central shingled gable with projecting eaves. Four-light diamond wood mullion over 5-light in centre, with 2-light to left and 3-light to right, and studded plank door to right of 5-light, all partially renewed as is some of framing. Right hand gable end is mostly brick-faced. Left hand gable end had 3 oriel windows, lower 2 remain and part only of attic oriel, in timber-framed gable with diagonal and downward curving braces. Attic had very small 4-light oriel, notches for mullions remain but glazing now 2-light recessed window. Three-light square oriel on first floor over ground floor canted 4-light, all with tiled tops.

Listing NGR: SO7749908674