Description

PELDON LOWER ROAD
1.
5214
Brickhouse Farmhouse
TL 91 NE 17/35
II
2.
Built circa 1780 originally timber framed, the red brick cladding is of 1885,
subsequent to earthquake damage. Two storeys, with cellar and attics. Red
plain tile pyramid roof. Three window range late C18 double hung vertical sliding
sashes with glazing bars. Centre first floor window has semi-circular head.
Gabled dormers to each side of roof. Late C19 porch. Late C19 single storey
service range on west side in red brick with red plain tile roof, with crested
ridge tiles. Internally there is extensive late C18 detailing including staircase
with wreathed handrail, reeded balusters and carved spandrels, carved door linings,
and fire surrounds. Early C19 cast iron fire surrounds on first floor. Hallway
has plain vaulted "gothic" plaster ceiling, and there are 2 ogee doors with
pineapple finials. Original semi-circular fanlight, re-used above west door.

Listing NGR: TL9907916372

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26518907

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Recommended Books

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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Cambridgeshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  England's Post-War Listed Buildings
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  Essex: Buildings of England Series (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Care and Repair