1960s house, 'White Barn House', Beth Chatto gardens (EHER 82871)
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Summary
White Barn House was built in 1960 to a design by Bryan Thomas of Colchester. It stands at the centre of the Beth Chatto Gardens (EHER 82870), at the top of a sloping bank, and was commissioned by the Chattos as their new family home.
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Location
| Grid reference | TM 0683 2377 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ELMSTEAD, TENDRING, ESSEX |
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Description
White Barn House was built in 1960 to a design by Bryan Thomas of Colchester. It stands at the centre of the Beth Chatto Gardens (EHER 82870), at the top of a sloping bank, and was commissioned by the Chattos as their new family home. Comprising a split-level bungalow with an 'L-shaped plan', it is constructed from white-painted brick with a mono-pitched tile roof. Its south-east façade has large windows overlooking garden terraces and the gardens beyond, while the attic has a large dormer window lighting Andrew Chatto’s former study/library. <1>
Sources
- <1> SEX71357 Webpage: Historic England. 2011. National Heritage List for England (NHLE).