Description

DURSLEY -
ST 7698
6/1 Chestal House
GV II

Large country house. 1848 by Lewis Vulliamy for James Phelps.
Coursed and squared limestone; ashlar dressings and chimneys;
Welsh slate roof. Jacobethan. L-plan; 2-storey with attic. Two-
storey north wing demolished C20. Principal (south) facade:
considerable window area within symmetrical 3-window elevation.
All windows mullioned and transomed with narrow sashes, 8-light in
centre; 2-storey canted flanking bay windows with parapet tops and
shaped parapet gables to attic set back behind, topped by pyramidal
stone finials. Continuous moulded string courses. Entrance (west)
facade: asymmetrical with parapet-gabled porch having 4-centred
archway and hood mould; coat-of-arms of Carpenter family over.
Gable end of south front to right with 3-light mullioned window to
ground floor; pair of octagonal moulded ridge-mounted chimneys.
Left of porch 3-light to ground floor with 2-light over and further
2-light to attic under shaped parapet half gable. Elevation
extends to left with single-storey block having 3-light sash under
parapet gable. East elevation: asymmetrical with mullioned and
transomed window to central part breaking forward with parapet
gable to right and tower to left rising above roof line and
terminated by square open-topped octagonal-buttressed top stage
with single open round-headed arch to each face. Single-storey
canted bay window with hipped roof to right of tower. Elevation
continues right with 2-light mullioned upper floor sashes and
single 3-light attic sash in half parapet gable. Cluster of 6
chimney stacks to right of projecting gable. North elevation:
altered upon demolition of north wing but consists of various
gables and stepped parapets and paired eaves-mounted chimney
stacks. Interior dominated by fine staircase with pineapple
finials to newel posts in octagonal-ended hall. Library has
panelled ceiling and original painted and wallpaper decoration.
Gothic revival fireplaces. Contemporary sundial stands in garden
to south (q.v.). Unexpectedly exotic garden buildings (see Cam
CP).
(A. Best et al, An Historical Survey of Dursley, 1985; H.M.
Colvin, Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840,
1978; D. Verey, Gloucestershire: The Cotswolds. 1979.)

Listing NGR: ST7637998226

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26514410

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Recommended Books

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  Pevsner's Architectural Glossary (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback