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Oldest Timber House

Historic House / Palace

46-49 High Street
BRADING
Isle Of Wight
PO36 0DQ

About

A black and white building in the heart of Brading village is thought to be the oldest timber-framed house on the Island. Despite its prettified appearance, it is substantially a two-bay jettied timber-framed house dating from around 1600 or earlier.

The upper story has original close studding with mid-rail and herringbone nogging painted over. The two gables of the thatched roof, the upper-floor windows and the external ground-floor arrangement are the result of restoration in the 1960s - as is the massive stone chimneystack to the west, built on the foundations of an older stack.

Until recently the house was home to the Brading Experience, a visitor attraction that included a chamber of horrors. Before that it housed the Isle of Wight Wax Works.

* Please note there is no access inside the building.

**Text & Photo courtesy of Albany Associates - www.albany-ballard.co.uk

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Opening Times

Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Please note there is no access inside the building.

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