Ashton House

SD 4979 BEETHAM BEETHAM

9/36 Ashton House

21.11.52

G.V. II*

House. Initials and date TIS on moulded lintel over later doorway in right 1678 hand return front; panel above with initials and date JJ for John Johnson 1744 (d.1787). Mostly mid C18 with C19 alterations and additions, including flanking pavilions. Scored stucco; graduated greenslate roof. 3-storey central block with 2-storey pavilions. 7 bays 1:5:1. Chamfered plinth and quoins. Central block has central 8-panelled vertically-split door,in surround with egg-and-dart moulding flanked by Corinthian pilasters with lion heads to capitals,supporting open pediment with coat-of-arms of Johnsons (three spear-heads proper a chief ermine) and a winged cherub's head; sashes with glazing bars in moulded architraves: central window to 1st floor, flanked by Ionic pilasters,has simple carved head over; window above,flanked by Composite pilasters,has larger laurelled head set against raised scroll pattern; modillioned eaves with parapet and corniced stone chimney stacks. Pavilions have tripartite sashes with glazing bars to each floor and eaves bands. Interior has mid C18 staircase with moulded tread ends, ramped and moulded handrail and turned balusters. Early C18 pine panelling, plasterwork and shutters to both ground and first floors, mid C18 panelling and cornice to dining room and bedroom; Victorian details to most of ground floor. Road at front diverted c.1850 to provide space for carriage drive.

Listing NGR: SD4958779463