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The Old House, Freshford

Introduction

The Old House is a Grade 11 listed building with an 18th-century terraced garden.

The Old House at Freshford is Mid - C18th. It was remodelled and extended 1910 (datestone over door to left). Ashlar; Cotswold stone slate hipped roof behind parapet with panels, moulded cornice.

Built with 2 storeys and attics in hipped dormers and 9 bays. Glazing bar sash windows in moulded architraves; end pilasters and between 5th and 6th bay; moulded string course. A panelled door to the left in a setback 2 storey entrance porch; architrave with open pediment enclosing shield and date.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
History

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Freshford
  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: The Old House
  • Grade: II*
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.4

Civil Parish

Freshford

References

Contributors

  • Avon Gardens Trust