HERITAGE ASSESSMENT Baughurst House, Wolverton Townsend, Baughurst Hants, RG26 5SS

Proposed Alterations to Main House

February 2017

PREPARED BY: PRO VISION PLANNING & DESIGN

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: Mr & Mrs S Hall

HERITAGE ASSESSMENT BAUGHURST HOUSE, WOLVERTON TOWNSEND, BAUGHURST, HANTS RG26 5SS PROJECT NO. 2179/HOUSE

PREPARED BY: ANDREW PATRICK DiplArch(Portsmouth) DipTP RegdArcht CONSULTANT

CHECKED BY: JAMES CLEARY DIRECTOR

DATE: FEBRUARY 2017

PRO VISION PLANNING AND DESIGN GROSVENOR COURT WINCHESTER ROAD AMPFIELD WINCHESTER HAMPSHIRE SO51 9BD

COPYRIGHT: The contents of this document must not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written consent of PV Projects.

CONTENTS

Page

1.0 Introduction & Summary 1

2.0 Overview 3

3.0 Description of House as Existing 8 k 4.0 Description of Proposed Changes 12

5.0 Heritage Impact Assessment 14

Appendices

Appendix A: Location Plan; Site Plan; Annotated Floor Plans, Architect’s Drawing of 1847 (HCC) Appendix B: Floor Plans and Elevations of House as Existing Appendix C: Floor Plans and Elevations of House as Proposed Appendix D: Photographic Survey

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1.0 Introduction & Summary

1.1 Pro Vision Planning & Design are instructed by Mr & Mrs S Hall to assess the potential heritage impact of the proposed alterations to the house at Baughurst House, Wolverton Townsend, Baughurst, Hants. Wolverton Townsend is the name of the lane from Pound Green to Townsend and Wolverton.

1.2 This Heritage Statement therefore:-

a) Outlines relevant information on the overall complex of buildings and grounds at Baughurst House, as the context for the assessment;

b) Describes the existing house, focussing on those elements proposed to be altered;

c) Describes the proposed alterations; and

d) Assesses the proposed alterations in light of the listed status of the house and their relationship to its special architectural and historic interest and its setting.

1.3 This Heritage Statement has been prepared on the advice of Andrew Patrick DiplArch (Portsmouth) DipTP Rgd, Archt., a one-time Conservation Officer in the South of England. Professionally trained in the south, he has developed a particular focus on the traditional and historic architecture, pattern of development and traditional materials of the region over several decades. He inspected Baughurst House and carried out a photographic survey on Monday 17 October 2016 when the weather was clear with a mix of sunshine and showers.

1.4 Baughurst House stands in open countryside 500m west south-west of Baughurst Parish Church. Approached from Pound Green (to the east) along a lane known as Wolverton Townsend, there is first a drive at an acute angle leading to the stables and former farmyard, then a house (comprising two dwellings). This is followed by a gated drive at right angles to Wolverton Townsend. The main house follows, with its front elevation facing south towards the public highway, but partly screened by heavy hedging and trees.

1.5 The main house comprises:

a) The square front portion of 1847;

b) The long east elevation extended northwards of circa 1880;

c) A billiard room of single storey with flat roof, built to the north-west of the house during the Edwardian era; and

d) Miscellaneous flat-roofed extensions joining c) to a) and b).

1.6 Behind the main house, to the north, stand the substantial stables, and beyond them a number of farm buildings of different dates and construction.

1.7 The proposed alterations can be summarised as follows:

a) Main Front (south) elevation – no change, but repair and maintenance of existing window units;

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b) East Elevation – remove sky lights from roof and add two dormers; remove unsightly extension and add four new windows to match existing and change others to match existing; add porch to existing door, and remove non-original bay window;

c) North Elevation – remove single storey extensions and build new extension on a smaller footprint but partly two storey;

d) West Elevation – as North elevation, plus, in addition, change square bay window to semi-circular bay;

e) Ground Floor – convert former kitchen to entrance hall; alter toilet next to main stairs; insert opening between two reception rooms; demolish billiard room and existing kitchen and replace by two storey extension; remove walls in c1880 wing to create new dining room;

f) First Floor – alter internal stud walls in c1880 wing to create ensuites and bedroom; remove ensuites and partitions to restore central bedroom to south elevation; new two storey rear extension; open up one side of main staircase; various new doorways etc.

1.8 It is concluded that the proposed alterations would be acceptable because:

a) Although listed the special interest of the house is not such as to prohibit carefully considered alterations

b) The house is mostly of vaguely classical style and all the alterations would be of carefully considered classical design;

c) The front elevation, 1847, the main entrance hall and main staircase would all remain unchanged

d) The bedroom central to the front elevation on the first floor would be restored;

e) The new windows to the c1880 wing would be largely identical with the existing ones and would replace non-original extensions.

f) The main stairs, a key feature of the interior, would be enhanced by removal of an intrusive modern half landing;

g) The flat-roofed extension (incorporating the Billiard Room) is out of keeping with the rest of the house, with its flat roof, ugly north and west elevations, and up and over garage door, and would be removed and replaced by something much more in keeping;

h) There would be no impact at all on any special historic interest the property may possess;

i) The special architectural interest of the property would not be diminished, and could be enhanced by d), e) f) and g) above.

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2.0 Overview

2.1 Historically, the focus of most villages in the rolling claylands between the Hampshire Downs and Thames Valley tended to comprise just a church, a glebe or manor farm, and only a few cottages. The rest of the population of each parish lived in a wide spread of small farms, manor houses, and small country houses, scattered along a network of straggling oak-lined lanes. Prior to extensive 20thCentury development, Baughurst was typical of this pattern, and that part of the Parish around the Church and Baughurst House still is.

2.2 Baughurst House stands in open countryside 500m west-south-west of Baughurst Parish Church (St Stephen’s). It is approached from the Parish Church along a winding lane called Wolverton Townsend. At one bend, the lane veers to the left, but a long drive leads straight ahead towards the stables and other buildings at the rear of Baughurst House. It is assumed this drive was primarily to serve the Home Farm.

2.3 In the long narrow acute angle formed by this drive and Wolverton Townsend stands a Victorian house of red and blue brick, architecturally closely related to the main house. It may have been the farm manager’s house, but was converted to two dwellings many years ago. It is marked “L” on the OS extract, now being known as The Lodges.

2.4 Continuing westward is a small clump of trees, followed by a second drive, once the main drive to the House itself. Unlike the first drive, this is at right angles to the public highway, and is gated.

2.5 Further westward still is substantial hedging behind which the main south elevation of the House can be seen to some extent. This elevation is of red brick with blue salt- glazed headers. It has two main gables either side and a central subsidiary gable, with narrow recessed bays between the gables. Although there are some classical details eg dentil courses, the south and east facing windows of the original house are of the large casement type typical of a country rectory of the mid-Victorian era. The rear has a large round-arched window to the main staircase.

2.6 It would appear that the house was built in 1847 to replace an earlier one. The long east elevation results from a north-running wing being added c 1880. Unlike the 1847 house it has multiple-paned sash windows in the classical style. Such windows are now also a feature of the west elevation. The dates in the main gables are 1698 and 1847. It is thus assumed to be an 1847 house replacing one of 1698.

2.7 Projecting from the north west corner is a single-storey Edwardian extension forming a Billiard Room. Although the south elevation was designed to be seen, the west and north elevations are utilitarian and without windows. The north elevation is particularly ugly, and the deep red (Fareham?) brick is not in keeping with the 1847 or c1880 parts of the house.

2.8 It has a flat roof with plastic domed skylights. It is thought to have been built in free- standing form. However, over the years it has been joined to the main house with a hodge-podge of single storey extensions, also flat roofed, or roofed in translucent corrugated plastic. They incorporate an integral garage complete with up and over door.

2.9 North of the main house stands the former farm yard. From south to north this comprises:

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Stable Block “S”

L-shaped, of red brick under a slate roof, this is a pleasant agricultural-style building, although in itself of no special architectural or historic interest.

Barn “F1”

Timber framed and timber clad, this has a corrugated iron roof, and was presumably originally thatched or tiled. The space between “S” and “F1” is occupied by a swimming pool.

Staddle-Barn “F2”

A small timber-clad granary on stone staddles, gabled under a tin roof – presumably originally tiled.

Large Steel Barn “F3”

This occupies a substantial footprint and is equivalent to two storeys in height. It is obtrusive and out of keeping with the traditional buildings and the open countryside.

Dairy “F4”

Red brick under a tiled roof. U-shaped with a yard walled in the same brick. Although not of sufficient architectural or historic interest to warrant listing in its own right, it makes an attractive contribution to the overall group of traditional buildings.

Small Barn “F5”

Brick and timber clad, adjacent to the Dairy.

Cartshed “F6”

Utilitarian modern timber framed tractor and implement shed.

Agricultural Shed “F7”

Not inspected

2.10 North west of the house is a partly walled kitchen garden (“K”) with glasshouse (“G”) and tennis court (“T”)

2.11 Baughurst House was listed on 10 January 1953, although correspondence dating from 1964 indicates that there is some question mark as to whether it should have been listed. A letter from the County Planning Officer, dated 21.12.1964 advised a prospective purchaser of Baughurst House that it was included on the 1953 Statutory List. However, that was an interim measure based on documentary evidence only. Subsequently, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government carried out a more detailed survey of the area resulting in a provisional list issued in 1960. “It would appear that Baughurst House was not then considered of sufficient interest to warrant inclusion and has been omitted from this Provisional List”. It is understood to have been placed on the Statutory List after representations from the then owners. This indicates that the special interest of the House is not such as to prohibit carefully considered alterations. The English Heritage building ID is 137977. The listing description reads:

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“Early C19. Symmetrical front (south) of 2 storeys, 1.1.1.1.1 windows. Tiled roof, gabled at each side and in the narrowed centre projection, brick dentilled eaves; square Tudor stacks. Walling of red brickwork in Flemish bond with blue headers, projecting panels within the side gables, rubbed flat arches, stone cills, and high stepped plinth. Casements, French doors to each side. The narrow centrepiece has a Tudor arch, with a ½ -glazed door. The other elevations are plainer, with brick bays to the ground floor next to the main front”

2.12 The buildings “S” and “F1” to “F7” inclusive are not for the most part listable in their own right, except F2 and maybe F1. However, they are all listed by virtue of being within the curtilage of Baughurst House.

History

2.13 The Hampshire Gardens Trust website has a section on Baughurst House which is reproduced below. However, it fails to note that the present house dates no further back than 1847 and is certainly not Grade 2*. It is thus unreliable, [and therefore the weight to be attached to it should be limited]. Nevertheless it gives some interesting background to the estate and the location.

“Historic Development The recorded history of Baughurst begins with the Anglo-Saxon settlement. The name, probably meaning a hurst (wood) occupied by Beagga (a Saxon) or by badgers, first appeared at this time. There is no definite mention of the manor of BAUGHURST in the Domesday Survey. It was probably granted to the church of Winchester as part of Hurstbourne Priors by King Alfred, for the support of the monks of Winchester, and it is mentioned by name in his holding in 1259, and again in 1316. In 1298, William de Kenne and Joan his wife, alienated 13s rent in Pamber, Ham and Inhurst to Roger de Coudray. Inhurst continued in the Coudray family until sold, probably in the middle of the 16th century, to the Palmes family, and was included in the sale of Manydown Manor in 1649.

In 1790, Inhurst was conveyed to Charles Pole, the owner of Wolverton, and from that date it followed the same descent as Wolverton. After the Civil War Baughurst became one of the biggest and wealthiest Quaker centres in Southern England. Following a visit in 1657 to Basingstoke by George Fox – one of the founders of the Society of Friends (Quakers), James Potter of Baughurst went to prison for standing up in Baughurst Church and reading a Friends’ paper which conflicted with established church thinking. When released, Potter established a Quaker meeting house at Browns Farm located just south west from Baughurst House, and conducted burials in the garden. The Toleration Act of 1689 reduced the importance of Baughurst to the Quakers. The Methodists John and Charles Wesley and their friend George Whitfield, also lived in Baughurst for some time around 1736.

In the British Directory of Trade, Commerce & Manufacture, 1792/8, Baughurst House is described as ‘a good house and pleasant gardens, the seat of John Potter-Harris’. The tithe map of 1840, and early OS maps indicate very little of the garden, although two of the fish ponds are recorded and areas of boggy ground associated with the drainage system that defines the fields in the wider park. By the 1870’s the OS 25” County Series map and the OS 6” both show substantial tree belts around the park, along the streams and ponds, and a small garden around the house. The drive approaches the house directly from the east, with shrub borders between the entrance and the road, leading to a small wilderness in the south west corner. A lodge gate giving access directly

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into the stable yard and 19th century stables barn and other outbuildings behind the house is located east of the entrance to the house.

The map graphics used on the 19th century OS maps indicate mixed planting of broadleaf and coniferous trees along the drives and in the wilderness. The kitchen garden of over ½ an acre has a simple layout of 4 large rectangular beds bounded by paths, and is located north west of the house and enclosed by hedges, and the walls of the farm buildings. A path leads north from the west lawn through the vegetable gardens to the fishponds.

During the 1870/80s the east facing wing was enlarged – by building into the west courtyard, and by 1911 the billiard room has been added to the north west corner of the house, and at the same time, 2 glass houses are indicated in the kitchen garden. From 1923 until 1945 the house was the residence of Brigadier General Gwyn Venables Hordem, and his family, and it is possible that the ornamental yews and other evergreen planting between the road and the entrance drive was carried out at that time, although there was a wilderness to the west corner during the late 19th century. Lawns to the west front are retained by a wall with steps ornamented with large urns. They lead to a further lawn – defined on its western edge by one of the south west / north east flowing drains that are so important in this landscape – and into the grazing land beyond.

Current Description The current owners of Baughurst House are Mr & Mrs Walford, and the features of the modern estate include a swimming pool enclosed in a court created by the original 19th century farm buildings, and a tennis court located in the south west quarter of the well-tended vegetable gardens (see aerial photo in Appendix II). The unusual hedge boundary of mixed deciduous and evergreen shrubs along the road frontage of Baughurst House is a significant feature of this road landscape. The boundary plantations of the park are substantial stands of mature native trees, but also including some exotic species such as the Caucaion wing nut Pterocary fraxinifolius a relative of the walnut introduced into the UK in 1782.

Summary

Baughurst House built during the 17th century belonged to Potter-Harris Quaker family, and was the centre of an important Quaker community until the early 18th century. The estate was associated with the manor of Wolverton and its descent for much of its history, until the beginning of the 20th century when the great estates were broken up. Major improvements to the house were carried out at the end of the 19th century, but the estate boundaries its ponds streams and landscape are largely unchanged, except by maturity, since the early tithe map records were made in the 1840s.

Significance

Baughurst House is an important 17th century grade II* [known to be incorrect] building with a unique cultural heritage in its connection with the Quaker movement in England, and the park demonstrates the importance of landscape continuity, and the significance of fish ponds and their change of status from the supply of fish to the 17th century household, to an important landscape feature a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC), and part of the water management arrangements in this modern landscape.

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Landscape Planning Status:

Baughurst House lies within the North Wessex Downs AONB. The woodland associated with the ponds and stream running north east across the parkland are designated as a SINC.

Research~: EM Consultants for Basingstoke & Deane : June 2010”

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3.0 Outline of Main House As Existing

Description of Present House

3.1 Reference should be made to the “as existing” floor plan and elevational drawings, and to the photographic survey.

3.2 This section will outline the house in the following order:

a) Front elevation; b) East elevation; c) West elevation and south elevation of Billiard Room d) North elevation; e) Ground Floor interior f) First floor interior

The basement and attic were not inspected

Front Elevation

3.3 This is described in the listing description (above) and Photographs 1-5 inclusive. The panel in the main left hand gable is inscribed 1698, and that is the main right hand gable 1847.

West Elevation

3.4 This is shown in photographs 6 – 11 inclusive. The bay does not appear to be original: its windows are of a pattern found nowhere else in any part of the house. Photograph 7 shows the west elevation of the 1847 house but the brickwork shows it has been much altered. The two windows above the bay are definitely modern, and the two to the left of the bay have been inserted at some time, interrupting the string course. No obvious disturbance surrounds the two top left windows, yet there are no other original multi- panel sash windows in the 1847 house. From their design it seems likely the two left- hand windows were inserted c1880 when the north-east wing was added. Weathering over the last 125 years or more has disguised the change in brickwork.

East Elevation

3.5 This is illustrated by photographs 12 – 19. The plinth detail and brickwork above the doorway and small bay to left in photographs 12 and 13 are both original. The crude butt joint (photograph 18 – 19) and crude internal details show the larger right hand bay in photographs 12 and 13 is not original. Note the sky lights and post war alteration and extension shown in photographs 13 – 14.

North Elevation

3.6 Photographs 20-23 demonstrate clearly this was never designed to be “seen”. The blank north wall and flat roof details to the Billiard Room and the garage door, are inappropriate and detract from the listed buildings and their setting.

Interior : Ground Floor – Entrance Hall

3.7 Photographs 24-25 show the Entrance Hall and its relationship with the Inner Hall and Main Stairway. It has a plain timber fire surround a very slight cornice, and fluted

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columns (timber, with adjoining ornamental arches with swags). There is a varnished skirting board in the form of a low plinth.

Inner Hall (Photograph 27)

3.8 Curved west end leading to GF2 and GF3. There is an intermediate plain arch, which is modern, a doorway to the servants corridor. There are very elegant curved six- panelled doors to GF2 and GF3. GF1 is currently only accessed from the main entrance hall by a six-panel door of the pattern which occurs throughout the 1847 house, and part of the c1880 wing.

3.9 GF1 has polished wooden panelling some of which may be original, but it is unclear from the mis-matched design to what extent this is the case. There is also an exposed beam also of polished wood finish, and interesting polished wood work to the window (photograph 26). GF1 looks to have been designed as an office / study.

Main Stairway

3.10 The Central staircase has four centred panelled arches to the inner hall and first floor main landing. The polished timber handrail and bannisters from ground floor to first floor appear to be original. An additional staircase has been added to give access to a modern airing cupboard on the upper first floor. The round headed window has appropriate glazing bars and a panelled soffit and two shutters. There is a plain polished wood skirting board, (photographs 29-35).

Main Reception ~Rooms – GF2 and GF3

3.11 In GF2 the fire surround is not original. The room has a small cornice and picture rail, skirting boards, some modern plain panelling installed probably to keep out damp. There is a very nice curved six panel door, and bay window with one or two period details. In GF3 the details differ slightly from GF2 in terms of cornice, but the skirting board appears to be similar.

Billiard Room – GF17 (Photographs 42-43)

3.12 Raised dais at one end. Very damp due to permanently flooded basement.

Original Kitchen (?) GF5 (Photographs 40-41 and 46-47)

3.13 GF5 is currently an entirely utilitarian utility room. The wooden surround to bay window suggests this is a ham-fisted attempt to reproduce some of the 1847 woodwork. Corbeling over the former fireplace is shown in photo 41.

Other Rooms and Spaces

3.14 GF4 – currently a downstairs cloakroom, with exposed timber framing to partition wall between this room and the central staircase. This framing appears to have been reused from another building or buildings, and is the only location in this house where this feature appears. Six-panelled door is not original.

3.15 GF6 is a utilitarian corridor apart from panelled doors (which may or may not be original) to the servants’ stairs, and a cupboard.

3.16 GF7 is a utilitarian kitchen apart from original plain timber fire surround. Six panel door of same pattern found in 1847 house.

3.17 GF8 is a utilitarian corridor.

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3.19 GF9 is largely utilitarian except for two, four-panel doors (very plain), and one four panel door which is with mouldings, but nothing of particular note.

3.20 GF10 has a moulded four panelled door a timber fire surround built in cupboard sash window but plain skirting.

3.21 GF11 and 12 were not inspected. Rooms GF13, 14 and 15 are purely utilitarian. GF16 is the kitchen and that is entirely modern and part of the flat roofed extension.

Interior First floor

3.22 The first floor interiors are (except for the Main Stairway) surprisingly plain and unadorned.

First Floor Landing

3.23 Six panel doors to all bedrooms and to FF6. Two steps up to FF4 and FF5. Four centre arch to main staircase (panelled).

3.24 FF1 is the former central bedroom now partly converted to an ensuite for FF5. Very plain timber fire surround, skirting board, chamfered beam, no cornice or picture rail.

3.25 There are no cornices. FF2 divided into FF2a and FF2b. Nice marble fire surround, picture rail skirting board no other period features apart from the original casement windows.

3.26 FF3 is a fairly plain room. FF4 has a skirting board which is very plain, wooden fire surround and exposed beams (boarded). FF5 – skirting board, fireplace replaced by shaving cupboard. Modern classical style panelled doors, no picture rail no cornice to speak of.

3.27 FF6 – modern bathroom, no period details

3.28 FF7 – Utilitarian walk through bathroom and corridor, leading to servant’s doorway onto main landing. Panelled doors to cupboard and staircase to attic: six panel design which appears to be in keeping with the six panel circa 1880 doors elsewhere. FF8 and FF9 purely utilitarian.

3.29 FF10 – one time staircase (now removed) very limited period details except four panel door to FF9, FF11 and FF12. FF11 – timber fire surround with chamfered details: four - panel door, otherwise plain.

Analysis

3.30 The style of the main part of the house is somewhat ambiguous. In that respect it could be seen as reflecting some of the architecture of the Stuart period. This fits in with the inscribed date of 1698.

3.31 However, the brick size, the blue salt-glazed headers, and the degree of weathering all indicate that the external walls date from the first half of the 19th century. The inscribed date of 1847 fits in with that, as do the casement windows.

3.32 The other interesting question is the date of the interior. The Entrance Hall, Main Stairway, the Study (GF1) and main reception rooms (GF2 and GF3). To what extent are they “original” or date from c1880 or much later?

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Heritage Assessment

3.33 There is a radical difference between the Study (GF1) and the Entrance Hall, Main Stairway, and main reception rooms (GF2 and GF3). They in turn are not what you expect in relation to the front (south) elevation. Nor are they what you expect for c1880.

3.34 Nevertheless, one possible scenario which might explain these features is as follows:

a) The main part of the house was built in 1847 of local brick. It replaced a house dated (or believed to date from) 1698. The fenestration was in accord with that which remains in the front (south elevation). The interior style may possibly have been along the lines of that which features in the Study (GF1);

b) c1880 the north west two-storey wing was built, again in local brick, in Georgian style. At the same time four windows on the west elevation of the 1847 house were replaced in Georgian style, causing a break in the 1847 string course. The entrance hall, Main Stairway, and Main reception rooms GF2 and GF3 were all refurbished in Georgian style (so that for example, the six-panel doors date from that time).

c) In the Edwardian period the Billiard Room was built, using Fareham reds (for some reason), these do not match the remainder of the building;

d) Later, over a period of time (but mostly post World War II) much of the area between the Billiard Room and the main house was filled in by a series of single storey extensions;

3.35 This scenario may be wrong, but is adopted here as a working hypothesis. Stylistically it may be rather surprising. The rather severe classicism of GF2 and GF3 is rather late for 1847, and very unusual for c1880. Nevertheless it is the only scenario that makes sense.

3.36 There was a Georgian revival in Edwardian times (eg Polesden Lacy) so the possibility that the internal appearance of the Entrance Hall, Main Reception Rooms and Main Stairway date from that time has been considered. However, if that had been the case, the design of the Billiard Room would be of similar style, but it is not. The internal fittings of the GF3 relate integrally to its windows, which are the same as those in the c1880 north-west wing. This alternative scenario is thus unlikely.

3.37 Consideration has been given to the possibility that the shell of the front part of the house dates from 1698, much of the interior and the north west wing and the fenestration of the next elevation dating from the late 18th or early 19th centuries, with the exterior of the front part, and the interior of GF1, substantially refurbished in 1847. However, the walls are not thick enough to allow for “recladding in new brickwork without seriously disturbing the interior, and, if the Hampshire Gardens Trust have read the OS maps correctly, the north west wing is known to date from the 1870s or 1880s. This scenario is therefore very unlikely.

3.38 The conclusion must be that the scenario outlined at 3.34 above is the only one that accords with all the factors and must therefore be the most likely.

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4.0 Outline of Proposed Changes

Front (south) Elevation

4.1 It should be noted that no changes are proposed to this.

West Elevation

4.2 The main change here would be demolition of the Billiard Room and all the single storey elements and replacement by a new two storey section in Georgian style. The other change would be to replace the square bay to the main reception room GF2 with a semi-circular one, also in Georgian style.

East Elevation

4.3 The following works are proposed

a) Remove modern extension housing rooms GF9A and GF9B and reinstate former Georgian-style windows in re-instated elevation of c1880 wing;

b) Remove bay to GF5, since it is a crude later addition, reinstate elevation with original design of shallow bay as per GF1;

c) Add Georgian style porch to existing door;

d) Replace casement windows with Georgian style sashes in 1847 section, to match c1880 section; and

e) Replace unsightly roof lights with dormers.

North Elevation

4.4 As with the west elevation the main change would be demolition of the most single- storey sections and replacement by a two-storey Georgian style section on a tighter footprint. There would also be minor fenestration changes.

Interior - Ground Floor

4.5 The following are proposed:

 GF1: connect direct to Inner Hall by new door;  GF2: replace square bay by circular bay. Insert opening in wall between GF2 and GF3;  GF3: Insert opening in wall between GF2 and GF3, plus minor changes to north end;  GF4: divide into three (coats, WC and larder with door into kitchen reinstating a previous opening);  GF5: convert to Entrance Hall by removing bay (substituting shallow bay as per GF1) and creating a wide archway from the Inner Hall;  GF6 – GF12: substantial remodelling, but not described in detail as virtually no period details involved; and  GF13 – GF17: demolish and replace by two storey section

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Interior – First Floor

4.6 In addition to the whole first floor of the new build section, the following are proposed:  FF1: remove en-suite and restore room to original configuration. Convert recess in NE corner to door through to FF2A;  FF2A: block existing door to landing and convert to ensuite;  FF2B: convert to bathroom  FF4 & FF5: connect by double doors. Also connect FF5 to new build by new doorway;  FF7 – FF10: see GF6 – GF12 above;  FF11 – new opening in North wall to allow access to new en-suite; and  FF12 – see GF6-GF12 above.

4.7 The main stairway would be altered by:

a) Removing the modern upper landing and stair leading to it, and b) Opening up the stairs on the west side, removing the intrusive modern upper half- landing, re-using banisters removed from that landing, and retaining the arch- headed window as an internal feature.

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5.0 Heritage Impact Assessment

Front (South) Elevation

5.1 It is important to note that no changes are proposed to this. Owing to the position of trees and substantial shrubbery, it is difficult to view the front elevation with the west or east elevations. Proposed changes to those elevations will therefore have no adverse effect on the front (south) elevation.

West Elevation

5.2 There is significant scope for further alteration here, because it has already been very much altered over the years. Although the shell and roof of the two-storey section is of 1847, neither the windows nor the single storey section are original. The proposed two storey section would be consistent with the predominantly Georgian appearance of this elevation, as would the new bay.

5.3 It would be a benefit to remove the Billiard Room. Its flat roof, style, and brickwork are out of keeping with the main house, and its west and north elevations are ugly and detract from the house and its setting. It is not a particularly good example of a late Victorian or Edwardian Billiard Room. Splendid examples are preserved at (for example) Bantock House, (Wolverhampton), Dyffryn House in the Vale of Glamorgan, Honeywood House (Carshalton), Lanhydrock, (Cornwall), Thurnham Keep near Maidstone, and Tyntesfield in north Somerset. The last two are free-standing examples. There is thus no need to preserve the Billiard Room at Baughurst House.

East Elevation

5.4 It would be an improvement to remove:

a) The rooflights; b) The single storey eastwards extension; c) The added-on bay window; and d) Restore the brickwork and fenestration following removal of b) and c).

Items a), b) and c) are not features it is desirable to retain. It would be acceptable to add the dormers and porch, and replace the casement windows, because these would be in keeping with the best characteristics of this elevation which are primarily Georgian in style, by virtue of the c1880 wing. The house has already been partly Georgianised, and the proposed alterations would be “Georgian” in style so removing the bay and changing the casements for sashes would be logical and consistent, and avoid a hodge podge.

North Elevation

5.5 It would be a significant improvement to remove the ugly flat-roofed Billiard Room, the single-storey section roofed in translucent plastic sheet, and the up-and-over garage door. None of these is appropriate to a listed building. The two-storey new build would be in keeping with the West and East elevations of the house, and create a positive relationship with the traditional buildings (and open countryside) to the north. There would be some loss of 1847 and c1880 first floor elevations and roof surface, but these are not important and the loss would be limited. The new build would thus be entirely acceptable.

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Interior Ground Floor

5.6

a) This application proposes no change to the Entrance Hall;

b) Although the arch-headed window would be internalised, on balance the main stairway would be significantly enhanced by removal of the intrusive modern half- landing;

c) The proposed changes to GF1 would be minor, and acceptable provided that any original features are retained.

d) The proposed changes to GF3 would be minor and acceptable.

e) The bay in GF2 may not be original (as its fenestration matches nothing else in the house). It is therefore acceptable to remove it and replace by the circular bay proposed which would be in keeping with the best parts of the much-altered West Elevation and with the room itself;

f) The bay in GF5 is not original and the details are ham-fisted. It should therefore be removed and replaced, as proposed. Providing it is of appropriate design a new opening between GF5 and the Inner Hall would not destroy the cellular form of the Ground Floor, or any feature of special architectural interest, and would thus be acceptable;

g) Partitioning of GF4 is acceptable provided that this is executed in a way which is sensitive to the exposed timber framing;

h) Within GF6 to GF17 inclusive, no interior features which are worthy of retention are proposed to be changed.

Interior First Floor

5.7

a) FF1 would be restored;

c) On balance the Main Stairway would be enhanced;

d) Provided the marble fireplace in FF2A is re-used elsewhere in the house, the changes to FF2, 4, 5 and 6 are minor and acceptable;

e) Within FF7 – FF11 inclusive, no interior features which are worthy of retention are proposed to be changed.

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Appendix A

Location Plan Site Plan Annotated Floor Plans Architect’s Drawing of 1847 from Hampshire CC Archives

REV: DATE: AMENDMENTS: DRAWN: CHECKED:

# 13.09.16 SY

Site Location

CLIENT: Mr & Mrs S Hall

PROJECT: Baughurst House, Wolverton Townsend Baughurst. RG26 5SS

DRAWING: General Location Plan

SCALE: NTS DWG NO: 2618 / P01

DATE: Jan 17 REV: #

Grosvenor Court, Winchester Road, Ampfield, Winchester, Hants. SO51 9BD Tel: 01794 368 698 12 West Mills Yard, Kennet Road, Newbury. RG14 5LP Tel: 01635 40184 XX

REV: DATE: AMENDMENTS: DRAWN: CHECKED:

# 01.11.16 SY

F7 G F3

F6 F5 K F2 F4 F1 T S N

L CLIENT: Mr & Mrs Hall

PROJECT: M Baughurst House, Wolverton Townsend, Baughurst. RG26 5SS

DRAWING: Building Identification Plan

SCALE: NTS @ A4 DWG NO: 2179 / S01

DATE: Nov 16 REV: #

Grosvenor Court, Winchester Road, Ampfield, Winchester, Hants. SO51 9BD Tel: 01794 368 698 12 West Mills Yard, Kennet Road, Newbury. RG14 5LP Tel: 01635 40184 510 N 520 N 530 N 540 N Ordnance Architect. discrepancies reported drawing consent. © 0 The copyright for Only to Survey the construction reported scale Architect of © 180 E 180 E this from Crown to drawing this purposes. immediately. the Copyright drawing Architect. remains Any 2016. for The No discrepancies with the 5 contractor deviation All purposes Pro rights Vision reserved. from between must of and determining this check may Licence drawing this all not and dimensions be a number will any planning reproduced be other permitted 100022432 before 10 consultant's application. in m any commencing without form Do drawings without the not 190 E 190 E prior work scale should N prior consent on from site written be this GF17 and

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PROJECT: Mr CLIENT: Baughurst & Mrs S. House Hall GF2 GF3

200 E 200 E GF16 February DATE: DRAWING: Annotated GF4 Entrance 2017 Hall Ground Stairs GF15 GF14 GF13 Main Floor Inner GF6 Plan GF12

210 E GF8 210 E Hall REV: DWG SCALE: GF10 GF7 GF1 NO: GF5 GF11 # 2168/GF1 1:200 D C GF9 @ A4 A B

220 E 220 E www.pro-vision.co.uk 520 N 530 N 540 N 510 N 520 N 530 N 540 N Ordnance Architect. discrepancies reported drawing consent. © 0 The copyright for Only to Survey the construction reported scale Architect of © 180 E 180 E this from Crown to drawing this purposes. immediately. the Copyright drawing Architect. remains Any 2016. for The No discrepancies with the 5 contractor deviation All purposes Pro rights Vision reserved. from between must of and determining this check may Licence drawing this all not and dimensions be a number will any planning reproduced be other permitted 100022432 before 10 consultant's application. in m any commencing without form Do drawings without the not 190 E 190 E prior work scale should N prior consent on from site written be this and

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PROJECT: Mr CLIENT: Baughurst & Mrs S. House Hall FF5 FF4

200 E 200 E February DATE: DRAWING: Annotated

FF6 M A I FF1 N 2017

First S T A I Floor R W A Y Plan LANDING FF7 FF8 FF10 210 E 210 E FF2A REV: DWG SCALE: FF11 NO: FF9 FF3 FF2B # 2168/FF1 1:200 FF12 @ A4

220 E 220 E www.pro-vision.co.uk 520 N 530 N 540 N

Appendix B Floor Plans and Elevations of House as Existing

Plans and Elevations (A4 size)

Browsing Survey and Mapping Drawings:

16-011-01 16-011-02 16-011-03

Shed Gravel

Grass

Conc Brick Barn Ramp Grass

Shed on Saddle Stones Grass Gravel Open-sided Earth/Stones Barn Earth G

FB Conc Bk Ramp Tr.6 Shed Barn Grass PWM Bk Grass Oil Tank on Plinths IRF Setts SVx3 Channel FB Bk Gravel FB RW LLF on BW Pav. Store Yew Grass Hedge Bk RW Stones Pav. Swimming Pool

Pav. Garage Gravel Yew Hedge Pav.

Box Hedge Store BW Grass FB EP Workshop Barn Pool Room Garage Grass Gravel

Gravel BW Water Butt on Plinth Box Brick Hedge Gravel Gravel

FB Bk Shed Cobbles Gravel Grass Gravel Timber Post

Grass Box Hedge Laurel

Oil Tanks Dr IRF on Plinths PRF Earth Conc.

FB Grass FB Bk Gravel Kennel Gravel Gravel

FB

FB FB Grass Gravel

C/Pav IC Gravel

Tr.4

BAUGHURST HOUSE Grass Gravel FB FB Bk RW

Dr

Dr Gravel

Grass

Gravel Gravel

Pav. FB FB Vent FB G Setts Dr

Setts

FB Grass Gravel

Bk RW Gravel Gravel Grass Dr Grass Tr.5 Grass