Oakhurst Cottage, House museum in Hambledon, United Kingdom
Oakhurst Cottage is a two-story timber-framed house with colorwashed brick walls, a tiled roof, and diamond-paned windows set into gabled dormers. The compact structure shows distinct construction features, with small rooms arranged around a central layout typical of rural dwellings from earlier periods.
The building began as a barn in the 16th century before being converted into a residence for later occupants. It remained a family home until 1983, when it transferred to National Trust management and opened to the public.
The rooms show how agricultural workers lived during the Victorian period, with furniture and objects that reflect their daily routines. Walking through reveals the practical ways families organized their homes in this rural setting.
Visits require advance booking for guided tours, and groups stay small due to the building's modest size. Plan to spend a couple of hours to see both the cottage rooms and the surrounding garden area without feeling rushed.
The garden displays Victorian-era plants that show which vegetables and flowers people grew in that period. The attached barn holds farm tools from the last family who lived here, preserving the connection between the house and the agricultural work done on the land.
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