Elm Row Cottages

These are a set of 4 19th Century Grade II listed cottages. They were once used to house workers of a nearby farm. All four cottages are identical in layout, but each has its own charm. There are a few items left behind, my favourite being the New Baby Belling cooker. Considering their age, the cottages are in reasonable condition. I’m guessing the regulations on listed buildings are the cause of the cottages being left to decay otherwise they would make for some lovely holiday homes given their close proximity to the coast.


Thanks for looking,

Rubex

That looks rather nice Rubex. Its always strange how they became derelict in the first place.

This is such a nice relaxed explore and you get four for the price of one.great set.the kitchen is a lovely shot

Classic case of 'List, Then Stand Back And Watch Them Decay'. As you rightly say Rubex; Listed Building Regs make repairs and reinstatement of Fixtures and fittings somewhat more expensive than in unlisted property, and I doubt holiday lets will recoup the outlay on a reasonable timescale. Very sad really, but these are not a unique case, as many farm workers' cottages were obviously built way out in the sticks, to be near the land to be worked and not near amenities! Access now is probably down rutted, unmade cart tracks and many do not even have the basic utilities laid on. Listing can have exactly the opposite effect and rather save a property such as these, can lead to further decay and ruin. Yes I know there are penalties and legally enforceable maintenance work, but this comes way down the line when the properties could have been providing good homes in the meantime. I have been down the 'restoration/rebuilding of a listed property' road and it runs through a bloody great minefield, that is constantly being relaid by the Local Council's Listing Officer!

Very nice set of images here Rubex, they give a really good 'feel' for the place and the late occupiers.

That looks a nice little mooch, love how the foliage is invading the house, like something from day of the triffids.

Very nice Rubex

Unfortunately DS has hit the nail on the head, farms that once fed a half a dozen families now struggle to feed one and the homes of the workers have bin left to rot.

That one is a bit special Rubex I really got a feel of the place from your pics, Thanks

Very nice. It's an utter waste these listed buildings just get left to rot

Nicely done. All it needs is a little TLC and these cottages could be converted in two houses after a renovation.

Beautiful stuff as always Rubex!

The cookers are a joy!I've produced some fair meals out of a Belling in my student days,the wallpaper upstairs is something else...lanterns and guns whoopee!!Great post loads of bygones to see.