Description

1.
5130 DATCHET LONDON ROAD
(north side)

Datchet House
SU 9877 5/4

II GV

2.
Early C18 extensively re-built and extended late C19. Colourwashed brick, two storeys
string course at first floor, modillion eaves cornice, slate hipped roof. Five double
hung sashes with glazing bars in reveals, two on right hand taller, on either side of
chimney which is flush with wall face. Ground floor has two double hung sashes with
glazing bars to left of doorway, two to right hand blocked. Garden (east) elevation
has five double hung sashes with glazing bars in reveals to first floor with plat band
below. Ground floor similar but second and fourth are French casements. Imposing
late C18 doorcase of stripped deal with engaged columns "Tower of the Winds" capitals,
dentil and modillion entablature and pediment. Six-panel door, exceptionally fine
traceried rectangular fanlight.
Interior: has good C18 staircase in central hall with twisted balusters and carved
spandrels. Extensive carved panelling and doorcases to hall stairway and principal
ground floor and first floor rooms inserted 1880.

Listing NGR: SU9884777164

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26429233

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Staffordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover