Cottage, Overton, Cheshire

The cottage at Overton, Cheshire, has been designed by Messrs. Fair & Myer, of London, with due regard to the traditions Of the district. Externally, the base is in sandstone, graduating from buff to red, and set with wide joints the wood-work is very coarsely tarred, and the plasterwork finished white. The roof is covered with old stone flags and ridges. The eaves, gutters, and down spouts are in wood with wood brackets. The plan is compact and well arranged, the kitchen being conveniently placed, both for the front-door and dining-room. There is a large living room with folding-doors opening into the dining room, so that the two rooms may be thrown into one should occasion require. On the upper floor are four bedrooms and lavatory accommodation. Internally, the rooms have beamed ceilings and batten doors with wrought-iron fittings. The inglenook and fireplaces are finished in bricks and Dutch tiles, the inglenook having a dog-grate. All the walls are finished with sanded surface, and coloured buff. The garden has been designed by the architects, and the present trees carefully preserved, all the steps, terrace, etc., being carried out in old materials. . [Studio International October 1910 page 57-59]