Building record 1486800000 - 15 Church Street, Quainton

Large detached house set back within its substantial grounds on land rising above the level of the
carriageway. Constructed in 1901, the building is partially obscured from view by hedging. Two
storeys. Main range has steeply pitched gable roof with ridgeline running parallel with the
carriageway and prominent chimney stack along ridgeline. Further ranges to the rear. Applied
timber creating a decorative visual effect to apex of gable of main range. Ground floor of main
range constructed of rubblestone, first floor of decorative hung tile. Canted bay at corner of main
range connected to open veranda which runs along the front of the property. Decorative wooden
open gabled porch to rear range encloses main entrance. This building is significant because of its
age and because it retains much of its original form and character as well as many of its original
external features. It is a very attractive status building and forms part of a group of Edwardian
properties within the village which represent a final flourish of development prior of the
1st World War. Local Heritage Asset in conservation area (1)