Description

SUNNINGHILL

SU96NW CHURCH LANE, Sunninghill
599-1/15/61 (North West side)
03/03/72 The Cedars

GV II

Large house. Early C19, extended mid to late C19 in similar
style; altered C20. painted render, hipped slate roof hidden
behind parapet. Rectangular plan with extensions on north,
large C20 conservatory attached at right angles to house, on
the north.
EXTERIOR: 2 storeys. 2 chimneys with clay pots. Plat band at
first floor level, moulded cornice, blocking course and
parapet with pilasters. Sash windows with glazing bars. East
(entrance) front: irregular fenestration, left hand section of
6 bays. Double, half glazed entrance door in third bay from
left under projecting modified Doric, glazed, enclosed porch.
Right hand section, regular, of 3 bays slightly set back.
INTERIOR: not inspected.
HISTORY: a former owner of the house was William Ellis,
antiquary and friend of George Canning. He was a correspondent
of Sir Walter Scott who visited `The Cedars' and is reputed to
have written part of `Marmion' in the garden.

Listing NGR: SU9393268677

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• The Cedars at Wikipedia
• Wikidata Q26413114

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  The Shredded Chef: 120 Recipes for Building Muscle, Getting Lean, and Staying Healthy
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cork: City and County (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Ireland)