The small village of Wherwell is located in the scenic Test Valley of Hampshire. It dates back more than a thousand years and contains its fair share of listed buildings, quite a few of which are thatched cottages.
The absence of parked cars and other obstacles makes this street very photographic. To be fair it is a cul de sac so there is no passing traffic.
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When I visited the village of Wherwell in Hampshire 3 years ago a large section of the thatched roof on the end cottage had a very obvious patch of new straw, there were parked cars in the road and nearby roadworks. On this occasion I was luckier and managed to capture this scene.
The village has a good selection of thatched roof buildings but I think this is one of the finest. These cottages date from the 17th century and are grade II listed structures which affords legal protection from major alterations unless there is prior consent of the local authority – in this case Test Valley District Council.
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Another photograph from my recent visit to Wherwell in Hampshire.
This cottage dates from circa 17th century although the date over the door shows 1516. It was once a farmhouse and creamery but today is a private dwelling. Living somewhere like this must be amazing – peace and quiet in a small village – English cottage living at its best! The River Test runs peacefully through the village and is one the most pristine chalk stream rivers in Britain.
The property is a grade 2 listed building which, quite rightly, gives legal protection from demolition or substantial alteration without the prior approval of the local authority – in this case Test Valley District Council.
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This cottage in the Hampshire village of Wherwell dates from the 1500's. The date above the window states 1516.
The building is grade II listed meaning it has legal protection from demolition or substantial alteration without prior consent from the local authority.
The village of Wherwell is an ancient settlement on the River Test dating back more than 1,000 years. It contains many old buildings and in this road alone there are several thatched cottages.
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The line of stone toadstools on the front boundary of the house grabbed my attention although there were no pixies in sight!
This cottage in Church Street Wherwell, Hampshire dates from circa 17th century with some 19th century details added. Quite rightly it is a grade 2 listed building which gives it legal protection from demolition or alterations without prior permission from the local authority.
As the name suggests it is in the street that leads to the local Church. It is a cul de sac and therefore there is no through traffic. Quiet in the week although I imagine Sunday could be a little busier. Either way this would be my kind of living!
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