Marlas House

Marlas House is a house, likely dating to the 17th century, with later alterations and additions, constructed from stone rubble with slate roofs. The main east-facing entrance elevation has a rough cast finish, with a forward-facing gable at each end. Each gable face contains a blocked oval opening. There are three windows in the centre, each with 12 panes arranged in sashes, set within plain architraves. A central panelled door sits beneath a flat hood supported by two wooden columns.

A long south range extends from the main block. The eastern portion comprises three window bays with a large, added gabled porch. A 12-pane sash window is on the ground floor and margin-glazed sashes are in the raised roof. The range continues westward at its original, lower roof pitch, featuring irregular glazing. This includes a blocked cartway and five square windows under the eaves, all blocked except for the easternmost window, which has been incorporated into the dwelling. Part of an external gable stack and a stone window with a sunk-chamfered frame are also present.

At the west end, the roof returns to the north range, which features a corbelled stack projecting from the gable end. A modern glazed porch connects the main house to a shorter north wing, positioned at an angle following the road to Kenfig. This wing, probably of 18th century origin, now serves as the kitchen and has been modernised. Twin stone flues rise to the western stacks.

During a previous inspection, access was not possible. Records from RCAHM Wales indicate an early 17th century boarded door to the kitchen, and roof trusses with both lapped and morticed collars.