M. H. Baillie Scott · Houses Illustrated
Sandford Cottage
This little house was built in Scotland in a district where thatching with reeds was still understood, and so this method of roofing was adopted. The plan consists of dining-hall and parlour, the traffic being concentrated in a recess in the former and the rooms made capable of combination by a wide doorway. The rest of the ground plan is occupied by the kitchen premises, which include a separate washhouse.
On the upper floor are three bedrooms and dressing-room, with bathroom and W.C., and servant’s room with boxroom in the attics. The inclusive cost
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