Description

SO 90 NW BISLEY-WITH-LYPIATT WATERLANE

5/134 Rookwoods

II

Detached farmhouse. Late C17, restorations dated 'W.T. 1835' and
'A 1921 J'. Late C20 addition. Two-storey with attic; single-
storey north west outbuildng range. South front: 3 gables, 3-
window fenestration, all 3-light chamfered mullioned casements to
ground and upper floor; single-light attic casements. Central
doorway with chamfered opening, lintel dated 1921; 2-light
casement to right. Lower part of range to left has small single-
storey gabled projection. Gable end chimneys, one to left dated
1835. North side: 3 gables as to front; C20 gabled stair hall
addition to right, late C20 single-storey with attic cross-gabled
additon to left. Mixed fenestration, some restored mullioned
casements, older windows having timber ovolo moulded frames and
leaded casements. Small leaded timber casement to each gable.
Large mullioned and transomed casement to stair hall. West end:
lower gable end has single 2-light chamfered mullioned casement to
each floor. Interior not inspected. Fine position overlooking the
wooded Holy Brook valley.

Listing NGR: SO9261905161

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26383574

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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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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire, and Peterborough (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)