Description

SOMERFORD KEYNES MAIN STREET
SU 09 NW
(west side)
8/191 Croft House
II
Large detached house. Probably early C18, altered in C19 and much
enlarged c1966 to north-west. Coursed and dressed stone with flush
quoins, stone slate roof, stone end stacks to south range and ridge
stacks to north-west. Single front range of 2 storeys and attic,
with 2 long rear ranges. Front range has 3 windows, 12-pane sashes
in flush stone surrounds, three gabled dormers through eaves with
twin casements and tile hung gables and sides. Ground floor has 2
large late C19 canted bays with 8/12/12/8-pane sashes and moulded
cornice and blocking course. Probably originally with door
between, now removed. Two narrow 8-pane sashes to left-hand return
on front range, and round-headed doorway with plain fanlights,
recessed 4-panel door and arched stone hood. Rear range has multi-
pane C20 wood casements or mullion and transoms.

Listing NGR: SU0192595245

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26625121

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Recommended Books

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  County Durham (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England) by Elizabeth Williamson Nikolaus Pevsner(1983-03-11)
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  Building Small Projects (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
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  Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of Wales)
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of Historic Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy