The Swiss Cottage
THE SWISS COTTAGE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1237818
- Date first listed:
- 11-Oct-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Swiss Cottage
- Statutory Address:
- THE SWISS COTTAGE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1237818
- Date first listed:
- 11-Oct-1973
- List Entry Name:
- The Swiss Cottage
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE SWISS COTTAGE
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE SWISS COTTAGE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Old Warden
- National Grid Reference:
- TL 14913 44653
Details
TL 1444 OLD WARDEN THE SWISS GARDEN
11/182 The Swiss Cottage 11.10.73
- II*
Garden house. Built in 1820's when the 3rd Lord Ongley was first developing the garden. Roughcast render probably over brick, with much timber work. Thatched roof with wood finials. Octagonal plan, of 2 storeys, set into a steep bank to provide entrance at both levels. In ornate picturesque ("Swiss") style. Pyramidal roof extends on all but N side to form verandah, that to W single storey only on rustic timber supports, that to E 2-storeyed with painted timber supports with pegs, probably for climbing plants. N elevation has chimney with paired octagonal stacks. Arcaded circular porch to S at upper level with thatched half-conical roof. 7 round-headed arches, all decorated. with twig-work. Porch dome is decorated with twig-work and pine cones in floral and geometric patterns. Upper room has French windows flanked by 2 casements to W, all with octagonal leading. Interior has ornate fretted wood panelling and fireplace surround. Ground floor rooms, one octagonal one circular, have studded door and leaded casements to E. Probably used as service rooms, the interiors are quite plain.
Listing NGR: TL1373243815
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 414697
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Other
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, Part 2 Bedfordshire,
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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