Bodmiscombe Farmhouse

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ST 10 NW UFFCULME BODMISCOMBE 9/155 Bodmiscombe Farmhouse 5.4.66 - II Farmhouse. Probably circa 1600, with later additions and extensions. Mostly roughcast random rubble, although much of the upper walling is of lath and plaster. Gable-end slate roof. Possibly a 3 or 4-room, though-passage plan house originally, the service end to the left of the passage (which is blocked to the front), and later extended by 2 rooms. This extension is heated by a rear lateral external stack, mostly of brick. The original service end heated by an axial (formerly end) stone stack; the hall heated by a large external rear lateral stone stack with set- offs, the stone shaft dismantled; the inner room is heated by a large axial stack which also heats a fourth room beyond, which may or may not be part of the original design. This fourth room may have replaced an originally detached kitchen, a building to its rear with deep chamfered beam and large fireplace with oven. Rear staircase, circa 1800. 2 storeys detached kitchen. Rear stairwing added circa 1800. 2 storeys. Exterior. Front: regular 7-window range; first floor and ground floor windows identical, that is C19 3-light casements (wooden frames with cast-iron glazing bars) to the service end and service end extension; the rest of the house with mid-C20 metal casement windows. Irregular fenestration to rear. The lath and plaster upper wall is exposed in part and constitutes a high proportion of the total wall area, ie the top-most 7' or so. Interior: of the early house the hall ceiling beams remain intact and visible; they are intersecting, and form 4 panels, the composite moulding comprising cyma reversa, cavetto and bead. The present occupier mentions the existence of a screen (probably plank and muntin) to the lower end, and a large fireplace lintel and jambs, all concealed. The present main entrance leads into a passage which cuts across the hall beams. Some small plaster cornices of circa 1800, and considerable joinery of that date (mainly panelled doors); the dog-leg stair, with stick balusters and turned newels, is lit by a tall round-headed 2-light window with Y-tracery. 2 doors (1 with HL hinges) may be late C17 or early C18. Roof: straight principals come well down into walls, crossed, halved and pegged at apex.

Listing NGR: ST1087509811

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