Building record 1459300000 - St Mary's School - Packhorse Road
Summary
Eighteenth century farmhouse, converted to a country house known as Orchehill House in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century, now a school.
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area: Gerrards Cross Centenary Conservation Area (DBC7372)
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Type and Period (1)
- FARMHOUSE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Previously Orchehill House (name contracted from Orchard Hill). Began as a large farmhouse converted to a gentleman's residence c.1780. Programme of extensive additions and alterations when bought by William Blount c.1840. Further alterations to designs of Colcutt & Hamp approved in 1909. Comparison with 1900 photo in the History p.21 show these had significant effect. In particular many chimneys have been lost and the building now has a much more horizontal emphasis. Later alterations to accommodate present school use. Building of significant local interest. This is a local building of note within the Conservtation Area of Gerrards Cross. (B1)
Sources (1)
- <1>SBC23414 Bibliographic reference: South Bucks District Council. 2009. Character Appraisal: Gerrards Cross Common Conservation Area and Gerrands Cross Centenary Conserbvation Area.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 00350 89288 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GERRARDS CROSS, South Bucks, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
May 18 2022 11:12PM
