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ORCHESTON
Elston Hill
ST 93 SE
1143-1/10000
Farmhouse and
attached brewhouse
GV II

Farmhouse. 1850's or possibly 1860's. Flemish bond red brick with
limestone ashlar quoins and dressings; Welsh slate roof; brick ridge
and end stacks with moulded stone capping. Double-depth central hall
plan with brewhouse attached by walls enclosing yard to rear left
(north west). 2 storeys. Symmetrical 3-window south front. Flat-roofed
porch with moulded stone cornices has moulded imposts to semi-circular
arch over 6-panel door. Gauged brick arches over 2/2-pane sashes. Wide
projecting eaves and moulded stone cornice. 2/2, 4/4 and 6/6-pane
sashes to other elevations, which include rear doorway to yard and 6-
panel door recessed to left. Tall wall attached to brewhouse with
similar stack, gabled roof and gauged brick arches over casement
windows and doorway. Interior of house includes narrow-well staircase
with wreathed handrail, fret-out brackets; fine marble fireplaces with
cast-iron grates, moulded cornices, panelled doors and extensive
cellars with heavy doors. Brewhouse has retained original features
including coppers and ovens.

Listing NGR: SU0679245644