1901 – “Malta Cottage”, Isle of Wight

This is a large addition to an old cottage, once a malt-house (from which it derives its name of “Malta Cottage”). The ground at disposal for building was so limited that the upper floor is made overhanging 2tt. 6in. To save expense the ordinary floor-joists were carried through and doubled at the ends by means of 4ft. short lengths nailed on to each. The walls are of local brick, rough-cast. The gables are of deal weather- boarding, painted white. The roofs of local red tiles. ‘The walls of the overhanging portions are of brick on edge, rough-cast, with studwork clear of the brickwork on the inside, to take the plaster. They have proved perfectly dry. The stables are built of the same materials. The builder was Mr. W. Downer, of Totland Bay, Isle of Wight. The architect was Mr. G. H. Kitchin, of Winchester.