Leigh House, Grade II* listed building in Winsham, England.
Description
Leigh House is a residential building in Winsham featuring an E-shaped floor plan with two stories and attic rooms. The walls are constructed from local lias stone with Ham stone trim details.
History
The Henley family built this house between 1590 and 1617 on land that once belonged to Forde Abbey. Major renovations took place at the end of the 19th century.
Culture
The building reveals how prosperous families arranged their homes and chose materials during the early 17th century. The rooms and decorative choices reflect the tastes of that era.
Practical
The property is now divided into four separate residential units while maintaining its original exterior appearance. Visitors should note that these are private dwellings.
Did you know?
The rainwater heads on the facade are dated 1617 and display the craftsmanship of that era. The southeast corner room still contains original early 17th-century wooden paneling.
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