1920 – Coombe House, Bolney, Sussex

“There exists at present a small Sussex farmhouse on the site, built of oak, half timber work, and roofed with Horsham stone slates. The additions are being made in character with the old work. The old oak roof is being exposed over the portion to form the ceiling of the hall with a gallery along one side. As much of the old work as passible is being retained, and the old materials are being re-used in the new work as far as practicable. There are fine barge boards with carved brackets and pediments over one of the gables, having the date 1676 carved upon it. The upper floor has been covered with weather tiling and the oak timbers of the ground floor cut away, being replaced with modern brickwork. This is now being removed and rebuilt in 2in. Sussex bricks, which are being used throughout. At one time some of the rooms were panelled in oak, but this has been taken out by a former owner. There is a fine old oak barn with outbuildings which is being converted into stabling, garage, and a, cottage, to retain as far as possible the interest of the old place. The drawing given was shown at the Royal Academy this year. Mr. Granville Streatfield, F.R.I.B.A., of Old Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn, is the architect.” The Building News, December 17 1920.