Description

FLEET SEA BANK
TF 32 NE (north side)

6/41 Hovenden House

3.1.84 II

Small country house, now Cheshire Home. 1911. Orange, red and
blue brick. Steeply pitched hipped plain tile roofs with
projecting moulded wooden eaves with moulded brick dentillations;
1 ridge and 4 lateral stacks. H-plan. 2 storeys and attic, 9
bay east front with plinth, first floor band and quoins. Central
bay projects slightly with blue brick diaper decoration, outer 2
bays on each side project far forward. Central doorway with
moulded ashlar doorcase with open pediment with cartouche, ornate
overlight and double panelled doors. 4 glazing bar sashes on
each side, 9 glazing bar sashes above, all with flush wedge
lintels. 3 hipped dormers with 2 light casements. 3 bay south
front with blue brick diaper decoration with outer, projecting 2
storey canted bays. Central doorway with double glazing bar
doors with ashlar cartouche above. 3 glazing bar sashes on each
side, on both storeys. Single glazing bar sash above doorway.
All windows with flush wedge lintels. 3 hipped dormers with 2
light casements. Interior panelled rooms and good contemporary
staircase.

Listing NGR: TF3977526121

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26641513

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Recommended Books

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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Development and Design of Heritage Sensitive Sites: Strategies for Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  London 6: Westminster (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England): Westminster v. 6
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  Devon (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair