Description

SX 26 NE MENHENIOT

6/89 Trengrove Farmhouse

GV II

Farmhouse. Possibly with C17 origins. Rebuilt above ground floor in late C18. Partly remodelled in mid C19. Rubblestone, rendered and slate hung to first floor on south east, south west and part of north west. Scantle slate roof with gable ends. 2 axial rubblestone stacks in ridge towards centre of south-east front. Rubblestone lateral stack to rear on west, incorporated within later extension. Plan much altered. Originally probably single depth with rear lateral stack on north west. Extended to rear on north in late C18 and again to west in late C18 or early C19. 2 storeys, asymmetrical 3 window south east front. Ground floor with two 6- pane sashes with timber lintels to left of panelled and partly glazed C20 door. 6 pane sash to right. Three 9 over 6-pane sashes above with small square window between first and second sash. Datestone '1812' in lead hoppers near gable ends. On east gable end, ground floor larder window with 'CHEESE ROOM' painted in black letters, 2 inches high on timber lintel. A requirement of the Window Tax after 1795 in order to escape duty. Several large windows including those in the east gable and on the rear north west elevation have been blocked. The C19 dressed quoins remain. Interior with C19 fittings. Cloam oven 'Stratton and Crouder, Blackfriars Road' in Cheese room. On first floor large drawing room, now partitioned into 2 rooms. Originally with large windows on 3 sides, later blocked. Half glazed doors with thin radiating glazing bars and coloured glass. Fireplace with timber carved surround with 2 pairs of thin timber Corinthian columns supporting a carved cornice, decorated with acanthus leaves with a marble shelf. The frieze contains 3 painted panels of Greek mythological scenes. Small half spherical stone stoup in recess to left of front elevation. Drainage channel remains through to outside wall. Roof timbers not inspected. Owners whilst rendering ground floor of front (south-east) elevation found evidence of large wide opening above ground floor entrance. Much dressed granite to front of house including chamfered granite mullions and lintels to mullion windows.

Listing NGR: SX2906763779

External Links

• Wikidata Q26599140

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