A look around the Village. No. 7

My daily stroll around the village and I found the owner of this old cottage in his front garden. I inquired whether this was one of the oldest buildings in the village, and of course it's age

Incredible he informed me that it was it's 300th birthday last year being built in 1713 as two little cottages (Rose Cottages). The low front wall is original and the big gate, pillar and conservatory added, pity about the hedge. It turns out there is one more older next door but high hedges mean I can't get near it.

Made of Cotswold stone and stone roof, I remember when I moved to the village 30 years ago, that it was a boarding cattery and a very busy one.

Best viewed with the magnify button.

[CINDY JOHNSON]

wow i love this and its old but doesnt look that old , very nicely spotted

[Lyn Berriman]

Super little cottage - I love the bricks/stones on the wall. Thanks for sharing.

[Judith]

Fav, lovely cottage and nicely framed.

[carol white]

Lovely capture!! I love the Cotswold stone buildings.

[Phil Cameron]

good picture and info

[John]

The stone roof is really fascinating, Heather. Thanks for this continuing series about your village, its buildings, houses, and structures.

[RYR (Bob)]

Great shot and an interesting history.

[Lin]

Very interesting capture - It seems to be a good size (I always think of a cottage as small) Love the roof color!

[Graham Thresher]

Another super shot of great quality and as usual love the information. Fav

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@pittcj17 @lynnilou @daisyjuds @carolmw @philcameron59 @congaree @rytoonz @linnypinny @thresheg Thank you all for your comments, I've always admired this cottage and as you can see it's just sold. The owner has decided on a new house as the constant maintenance has taken it's toll on him.

[Joey]

Wow, this is impressive, and fabulous capture.

[virtualbrownie]

A great capture of this lovely cottage

[Claire]

Such a nice looking 'proper' village house; I would love to live in something like this
Nice shot Heather

[HEW]

beautiful story and lovely picture

[Susan Golding]

Looking good for its age!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@joeyc @virtualbrownie @claireuk @hwhittle77 @windridge Thank you all for visiting, Hope I look that good after 300 years Susan.

[Kathie]

I hope the new owners treat it with respect. 300 years old. That's amazing.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@kathiecb Thanks were visiting Kathie and you comment, I've just found one 700 years old up for sale, must try and find it in the next village.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely shot

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@ziggy77 Thank you Jo, it's a pretty Cottage.

[Khawbecker]

Lovely building. Love the history. Were you talking to the outgoing or incoming owner?

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@khawbecker Thanks, he was the outgoing owner who said he was going to a new property with no DIY needed.