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the old Three Elms Inn, which had
the appearance of a Georgian house;
perhaps its replacement was designed
to replicate this to help relate to its
setting. Whilst the existing building sits
relatively comfortably in its context,
its features including timber framed
sliding sash windows, chimney stacks
and plain tile roof, greatly contribute
to its appearance in this prominent
location in the village.
The Village Hall
Twentieth Century Buildings: 1946 - 2012
9.22 Nos. 24 and 25 Holdenhurst Village date
from the 1940s and are semi-detached
houses of brick construction with brick
dressings, chimney stacks, plain clay
tile roof and flat roofed porches. Brick
detailing such as the brick stringcourse
and brick headers to the windows
add interest to the buildings and they
benefit from an attractive setting
separated from the road by vegetation
and some historic boundary walling.
Nos. 24 and 25 Holdenhurst Village
9.23 On first glance the Three Elms appears
older than it actually is. Despite its
timber sash windows and steep roof
slope with gabled kneelers, a closer
inspection reveals the modern looking
integral garage and a 1960’s house
is revealed. The property replaced
The Three Elms
9.24 The majority of the buildings in the
1990s Manor Farm development utilise
quality materials and designs that are
reflective of the historic properties
in the village. The use of a thatched
roof to Bramleys is a particularly fine
attention to detail that helps the
building fit into its setting. The scale of
the buildings, the fact they are semidetached
and the attention to detail
such as the timber casement windows
and chimney stacks, helps Bramleys,
Oak Tree Cottage, The Goslings and
Byre Cottage to blend into their
context. Although some elements such
as the gabled dormer window piercing
the eaves to The Goslings are not
reflective of the architecture of the
village, overall the scale of dwellings
and the materials used form a group
that positively contribute to the
Conservation Area.
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Holdenhurst Village Conservation Area Appraisal - March 2014