Description

SU 4724 TWYFORD SHAWFORD ROAD
(south side)

11/9 The Elms
5/12/55 (formerly listed under
Station Road)

GV II

Large house. Late C18, altered C19. Brick with old plain tile roof behind
parapet. 5 bay, 2 storey and attic, double pile with added 2 storey bay to left
and 2 storey 2 bay service wing to left of that. 5 8-pane sashes in stucco
architraves with cornice over and rubbed brick arch above. 1st floor blue header
string course, and 5 8-pane flush frame sashes with rubbed brick arches. 2nd
floor stepped blue header string cornice and attic parapet with 5-panels with
rubbed brick heads. Those each side of centre open with row of balusters, others
have blue header brickwork stone coping. Large symmetrical end stacks. Left bay
has matching window on each floor. Entrance on right end in centre, above 2 stone
steps, 6-flush-panel door in stone surround and window beside and 2 8-panel sashes
above. Interior mainly C19.

Listing NGR: SU4778524593

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26388021

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Recommended Books

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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide