I made an early start today, because the weather forecasters suggested it was going to snow and I did not want to be caught on the M5 in a snow drift. The house I went to see was originally a cottage, I am told dating from 1720. How anyone knows I am unsure because there was little of the original remaining and it has been extended upwards and outwards to the rear. Extending upwards meant that the original roof was "lost". None of the Windows are original. There are a couple of tie bars here and there, two probably having little effect on house and one, the third tying the front and rear walls together. I like this house, I like the fact that it has a garage and car port that is approached from a road closeby, and I like the village but it's a shame that the local pub is a sale. Originally the area was probably farmed for sheep because I believe it was a wool marketing area; the locals may even have weaved cloth, but that was a long time ago. I got back in time because then the snow came down and how …   more »