Description

SENNEN LAND'S END SW 32 SE 3/331 First and Last House - GV II Former cottage, now a cafe. Circa qarly C19, extended circa early C20 in 2 phases and later C20. Painted granite rubble, most of extensions rendered. Grouted scantle slate roof sweeping lower at the rear of front range. Brick chimneys over the gable ends and over cross wall (original gable end) left of middle. Cast-iron ogee section gutters. Plan: Overall T-shaped plan. Original formerly 2-room cottage on the left with integral outshut which possibly contained shallow service rooms. In circa early C20 extended in similar style, on the right more than doubling the original size and presumably a few years later a wing was added at right angles behind the middle. There is a later C19 addition filling the rear right-hand angle. Exterior: Single storey. Overall 3 window front. Original 2 window front cottage is on the left with large window on its left, small window on the right and original doorway between. C20 door and windows. Interior: Remodelled for use as a cafe in circa early C20 and since. No original fittings visible but presumably has its original roof structure. Despite its increasing popularity since the later C19 as a tourist attraction, this building has retained its simple character and is an important part of this rugged landscape.

Listing NGR: SW3425425279

External Links

• Wikidata Q26436652

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