History

Built c1851 on land which had formerly belonged to the Baron Hill estate.

Exterior

Former vicarage in restrained domestic gothic idiom. Stonework, roughly coursed in very large blocks, slate roofs. 2 storeys, balanced asymmetrical composition loosely comprising a main range with flanking outer wings. Axial stack in main range, gable-end stacks to rear of the outer wings. Main range has entrance to right, with 2x12-pane sash windows to its left. Gabled dormer with similar sash window to centre, and 4-pane sash to its right. Outer gabled wings each have 16-pane sash to ground floor, and 12-pane sash above. Return elevation of left hand wing has 2 dormer windows with 12-pane sashes and a 16-pane sash to ground floor. Similar detail to right hand return (with single dormer only). Wings have rear outshuts, and a further outshut from the main range encloses the space between them, forming a strikingly symmetrical composition, even of the service area of the house.

Interior

Not inspected.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as an exceptionally good example of the domestic gothic style - the precursor of the arts and crafts movement - characterised by expressive planning and simple detail.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29499174

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Recommended Books

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  A Buying and Owning a Listed Building: A Brief Guide
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas