The Old Rectory

NY 72 09 CROSBY GARRETT

8/2 6.2.68 The Old Rectory G.V. II*

House, dating from 1637 with early C18 and later additions. Wet-dashed rubble walls. Graduated roof projects beyond the gables, stone mid and end chimneys. 2½ storeys, 6 bays overall (eastern bay is blind). 'T' shaped knocker to studded, planked door in chamfered stone surround with cornice. Single sash to left and 3 sashes to right. 5 sashes to 1st floor. 3 reduced-height sashes to top floor; upright rectangular panel with latin inscription, initials, and 1719 date between top-floor sashes above door. All sashes to front elevation have early C18 glazing bars. Internally, pantry to north end has initialled 1637 datestone in wall. Kitchen has ingle-nook fireplace. Window-cases on ground and 1st floors have panelled shutters and seats, some with drawers under. Early C18 fully panelled room to rear at south end has concealed alcoves with drop-leaf tables (to either side of C20 fireplace), and corinthian cornice; front room to south has dado panelling and alcove. Main stairs have cut string with turned balusters, fluted newel posts, and walnut inlay to top of ramped, square handrail; servants stairs have closed string with turned ballusters and ramped square handrail. Both stairs are oak. Original doors survive throughout. Some early C18 fireplaces survive on top 2 floors. Roof has 4 upper cruck pairs.

Listing NGR: NY7298609622