2004 after the renovations and removal of the 1970's modernisation. (date stone added on the west wall)
This building has survived a least two periods of dereliction and been renovated and altered each time. There are signs of a pre-chimney era timber frame 'Hall House' by the greasy smoked roof timbers and this was replaced around 1560 by a large ashlar stone manorial building which had windows blocked up as a result of the window tax, This also became derelict between 1875-1906. and in 1906 the renovations preserved the remaining part as a 2 bedroom cottage. In 1973 this was extended to the east using original stone from the earlier building but sadly modernised internally spoiling or covering up many of the original features. Between 1995 and 2004 most of the modernisation was removed as the modern cements, plaster and dpc's were causing more problems than they were curing. The well was cleaned out and now holds clear sparkling water at about 30'down.
The home has an office where legislation compliance design work is done and International certification arranged for Motor Manufacturers Aston Martin DB7, Saab 900/9000. Renault Trafic Work mostly from home factory visits where necessary.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| pre 1800 | Roman coins found in garden. Timbers in roof are from the pre-chimney era and the well may be Roman. |
| 1800 | Known as The Court House (From Catherine Wells Archaelogist) |
| 1841 | Known as Nutbourne Manor House. William and Caroline Souter (shoemaker) and daughter Charlotte. Also 1 journeyman and 2 apprentice shoemakers. |
| 1851 | Manor House William and Caroline Souter and offspring Charlotte, Elizabeth, Rosa, William & Thomas. |
| 1861 | The Manor William and Caroline Souter (grocer and shoemaker) |
| 1871 | Thomas & Mary Collins (shopkeepers) |
| 1875-1906 | Derelict and unoccupied. |
| 1906-1920 | Renovated to provide 2 bedrooms using the remaining structure. |
| 1920s-1930s | Albert, Ede and Dennis Harris. |
| 1940-1950s | Miss Knight Bruce |
| c1962 | The Old Manor Cottage Mr Derek Gilbert (landowner & farmer) who moved to Florida 1999 |
| c1963 | Mr Stebbing |
| c1966 | Michael & Doreen Hall (draughtsman) and daughter Karen. Moved to Tasmania 1960s |
| c1969 | The Old Manor House Mr Rolland |
| 1972 - 1995 | The Old Manor Cottage John and Tessa Lang (barrister). Modernised the house and developed the garden to a very high standard specializing in alpines, and open under the National Gardens Scheme |
| 1975 - | The Old Manor Frank & Erica Riddle (motor engineer - legislation compliance manufacturing) and sons Paul & Simon. Removed most of the modernisation to cure damp and decay, reinstated features such as the well, inglenooks, windows floors etc. Rear garden returned to traditional kitchen garden. Bottle dump excavated. |
After renovations of 1906 that made it habitable after being derelict since c1875 ( date stone on west wall LBL
refecit 1906). Note the similar style of the west wall and dormers to that of The Camber opposite.
After 1970 modernisation for John & Tessa Lang