Building record 1286503000 - OLD THATCH
Summary
Eighteenth century timber-framed thatched house with nineteenth and twentieth century extensions, the home of Enid Blyton between 1928 and 1938.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1311064: OLD THATCH (DBC5820)
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Type and Period (2)
- HOUSE (18th Century to Modern - 1700 AD to 1999 AD)
- (Alternate Type) TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II. House. Early-mid C18 core, extended C19, with flanking C20 extensions. 3 older bays to centre are of whitewashed brick, flint and plaster with some slight timber framing to rear and internal walls. C20 extensions are of whitewashed brick. Thatched roofs, brick chimney. One storey and attic. C20 casements, mostly leaded, the upper windows in thatched dormers. C20 door approximately in centre, C20 French doors to left. Interior has re-used C16-C17 moulded stone fireplace with 4-centred arch. Included for associations with Enid Blyton who lived at Old Thatch 1928-1938 (B1).
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC4242 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1987. LIST OF BUILDINGS OF SPECIAL ARCHITECTURAL OR HISTORIC INTEREST; BUCKS: WYCOMBE DISTRICT: PARISHES OF CHEPPING WYCOMBE &C. p33.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 88433 87682 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LITTLE MARLOW, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2008 10:24AM
