Bexton Hall, English country house in Bexton, Cheshire, England.
Description
Bexton Hall is a square, symmetrical country house with five bays built from dark-red colored brick and slate roofs. The two-story structure with a basement features metal-framed casement windows and is approached through a raised terrace reached by seven steps at the entrance.
History
The house was built in the late 1600s and received its Grade II* listing in 1959, marking its importance in England's architectural heritage. This designation was recognition of its architectural value and preservation as a building of national significance.
Culture
The interior staircase features closed treads and twisted balusters that reflect how craftspeople of that era approached home design. These details shape the character of the rooms and show daily life as it was lived in homes of this period.
Practical
Visitors approach the building from the raised terrace at the front, which serves as the main entry point. The house is located in a rural setting and is best reached by car or through local transportation options.
Did you know?
The main roof ends in a flat lead platform where a lantern once stood, though it is no longer there today. This feature sets the house apart from other country houses of that period and shows details of the original architectural design.
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