Downes House
Downes House is a Grade II* listed building in Torridge, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 97 Grade II* entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 13% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Downes House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1147488 |
| Date first listed | 4 October 1960 |
| Local planning authority | Torridge |
| Location | 50.89152, -4.09211 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1147488 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Downes House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Downes House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bounsell'S House and Cottage | II | 42 m |
| Bounsell'S | II | 45 m |
| Bowden Park Cottages | II | 100 m |
| Shepherd'S Court | II | 100 m |
| Cherry Cottage | II | 112 m |
| Row of 4 Cottages Including Post Office | II | 121 m |
| Adjoining Cottage to North East Laburnum Tanglewood Viewfield | II | 153 m |
| Three Chimneys | II | 199 m |
| Malt Scoop Inn Village Stores | II | 244 m |
| Hatiches | II | 287 m |