Description

SURLEY ROW
1.
5128
(East Side)
Old Grove House
(Formerly listed as
Old Grove House
and barn)
SU 7176 5/288 22.3.57.
II*
2.
Probably early to mid C17. 2 storeys and attic. South-west front roughly
symmetrical with 3 gables. Restored. Brick horizontal and vertical banding
with 'staggered' flint panels. Brick quoins, dentil string at 1st floor level.
Small cut brick dentil eaves cornice (carried up gable verges). Old tile roof.
A square chimney stack to right of centre has projecting brick panels each
side and elaborately corbelled head. 3 ranges of Cl9 altered 4 light casement
windows with transoms in segmental relieving arches and 1 range of 2 light
windows with label. 6 panel door to left of centre in modern porch. Hipped
gabled single storey extension to left. Irregular front to north-east with
3 hipped gables, some timber framing with brick infilling. Interior rearranged,
timber studs and rails exposed. Targe fireplace with depressed brick Tudor
arch and lintel over retaining one mask bracket. A certain amount of oak panelling
retaining. A large inglenook let into kitchen with carved lintel over.

Listing NGR: SU7131876676

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17533978

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Recommended Books

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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy