Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16283
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
14/08/1995
Date of Amendment
14/08/1995
Name of Property
Great House
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Talgarth
Town
Locality
Talgarth
Easting
315437
Northing
233826
Street Side
E
Location
Located S and backing on to Cottage Road, within its own grounds, set gable end on to the main road.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Exterior
Large farmhouse of the early C19, but of earlier origins, of rubble stone and slate roof. Three storeys, 3 symmetrical window bays. Central beaded panel door with margin glazed overlight. Sixteen paned sashes in openings with slightly cambered heads, 4 x 3 paned sashes to second floor. Boarded eaves. Gable stack to left (W) and a stack on the rear pitch at the E end. The elevation is continued to the W by a single storey outbuilding, now separate accommodation. C20 canopy on brackets over a half-glazed door, casement windows.
To the rear a single storey outshut along the whole length of the main building, the pitch of the roof later raised and slated. C20 windows and door.
Interior
Said to have evidence of late C17 or early C18 origins.
Reason for designation
Included as a handsome and well preserved C19 building of early origins, a major house of the town.
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