Description

WOKINGHAM THE TERRACE SU 8068 NE (North side) Shute End 17/27 No. 25 (The Old House) 12.11.51 G.V. II Wealden hall house, now house. Mid C15, extended C17, altered and extended late C18 and C19. Part timber framed encased in brick, part brick, part render. Steeply pitched, hipped old tile roof; gabled at rear. Formerly L-plan of 3 x 1 framed bays; 2 bays in the front section remaining are the former hall and screens passage; parts of the bays either side of this survive from the C18 re-build. Extensions at rear. 2 storeys and basement. C16, inserted ridge chimney to left of centre,tall C19 chimney on right, on side roof slope; both with offset heads, and clay pots. Road front:- 4 bays. Sash windows with glazing bars. 6-panelled entrance door to left of centre with brass lion head door knocker, in doorcase of pilasters, cut scroll brackets and open segmental pediment. Interior:- Mid C19 cast iron fireplace in dining room, with C18 niche to left with C18 painting of 3 female figures in soffite. 2 other early C19 cast iron fireplaces in 2 bedrooms. Queen strut roof with clasped purlins and reducing principal rafters. Centre hall truss, chamfered brackets and collar only, all soot blackened. Curved wind braces.

Listing NGR: SU8087768790

External Links

• Wikidata Q26605260

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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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