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Summary

Ford park including terrace along front. Artists house. Late 19th century, designed by Robert Stark as his own residence. Mostly roughcast but some exposed granite rubble with rusticated granite quoins; granite rubble stacks topped with cream-coloured machine brick chimney shafts; slate roof. The house stands on a terrace cut into a steep slope.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1165997: FORD PARK INCLUDING TERRACE ALONG FRONT

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX68NE/182
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• HOUSE (XIX - 1880 AD to 1899 AD (Between))

Full description

Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV260191.

Doe/hhr:chagford/(16/9/1987)17.

Department of Environment, Untitled Source (Migrated Record). SDV330692.

Ford park including terrace along front. Artists house. Late 19th century, designed by robert stark as his own residence. Mostly roughcast but some exposed granite rubble with rusticated granite quoins; granite rubble stacks topped with cream-coloured machine brick chimney shafts; slate roof. The house stands on a terrace cut into a steep slope. The plan is basically l-shaped but its layout is singular. The exterior is dominated by the 2 storey bay across the se corner. Unaltered interior. It is deliberately plain and where there is detail it is tudor in style. Across the front of the house is a terrace made from blocks of granite including steps down to the lawn below. See doe list for full details (doe).

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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