Description

HAMSEY OFFHAM
1.
5206
Coombe Place
TQ 31 SE 9/178 17.3.52.
II*

2.
The farmhouse on this site was rebuilt by Richard Bridger in 1657, and part
of the interior of the present mansion dates from that period. But it was
refaced by Sir John Bridger in 1730. Two storeys, attic and basement.
The main front faces east. Seven windows. It consists of a centre portion
of 3 windows and projecting wings of 2 windows each flanked by stone pilasters.
It is faced with squared knapped flints. Stone cornice. Flint parapet.
Slate roof. Windows in stone architrave surrounds with keystones over and
glazing bars intact. Central doorway in stone architrave surround with pediment
over.
The north front is faced with flints, red brick and grey headers, all once
painted. It has 7 windows some of them dummies. In the centre is a bay of
3 windows on all floors with a pediment over behind the parapet containing
a round-headed window.
The south front is stuccoed. The ground floor has a colonnade of 5 round-headed
arches containing a porch and the entrance to the basement.
The interior has some C17 features and C18 ceilings, fireplaces and main staircase.
(Article in the Sussex County Magazine, Vol 2 p 386).

Listing NGR: TQ3932012317

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17555694

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