Description

WHITE NOTLEY FAIRSTEAD ROAD 7/263 LITTLEBURY FARMHOUSE

II

House C17 remodelled with rear extension in early C19 ,Timber framed and rendered externally. Slate hipped roof. 2 symmetrically placed red brick stacks on front range and one to rear range. Two range vertical sliding sash windows 8:8 with marginal, glazing and moulded architrave surround. Central pilastered doorcase with key pattern and entablature with canopy window over. Door four panelled with two stained glass lights. Remnants of wooden verandah with glazed roof; wooden posts with ogee spandrels and trellis work. Front range consists of a three bay house aligned N-S with narrow central bay. South bay (R.H) transverse and axial binding joists. Chamfered with lambs tongue stops. Floor joists covered with plaster ceilings. Good oak frame with deep jowled storey posts. Evidence for fully pegged close studded walls with wattle housings. Face halved and bladed scarf in front wall plate. Original wide oak lap jointed floor joists to first floor and part attic. Original roof lost in C19 remodelling although many timbers re-used. Present stairs housed in part of original stair tower. Vertical sliding shutters remain in north ground floor room. Pilastered arch between staircase and landing.

Listing NGR: TL7627318636

External Links

• Wikidata Q26622518

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