Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
1688
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
16/11/1962
Date of Amendment
15/03/1994
Name of Property
Quinta Cottage
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Overton
Town
Locality
Easting
337403
Northing
341937
Street Side
W
Location
Immediately adjacent to outbuildings to the rear of The Quinta on High Street.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Exterior
Small house, probably substantially mid-C17, with some later alterations. Timber framed to front elevation only, with brick in side wall and to rear. The framing is symmetrically disposed, square panels with arch-braces in upper angles, and diagonal cross-braces beneath the dormers and over the entrance, providing a decorative element. 2-unit plan, with end wall stacks with diagonal flues. Central entrance flanked by 2-light casement windows. 2 gabled dormers breaking the eaves line, with renewed casement windows). 2-unit plan with small lobby at foot of central staircase, extended by the addition of an outshut.
Interior
Reason for designation
A good example of a small C17 house, which appears to retain elements both of the original structure and the plan form.
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