Elm Tree Cottage

View of Elm Tree Cottage

Artist's drawing of Elm Tree Cottage & plan
This early 18th century cottage was probably modernised in 1763 when a second chimney and a rear wing (dairy) were added. A blocked doorway suggests that the original building was entered from one end into a heated hall. The inner room (parlour) lay behind a timber partition and had a small chamber (bedroom) over it. It has had several more additions and alterations since 1763.

Thomas and William Keeves thatching the cottage

Northampton Mercury 03 May 1907

STONY STRATFORD and CASTLETHORPE.
MESSRS GEO. WIGLEY and SONS are
instructed by the Administratrix of the late Mr. James Kemp,
TO SELL BY AUCTION,
On Monday, May 6th, 1907, at the Cock Hotel,
Stony Stratford, at Five o’clock exact time.
In Five Lots,
TWO VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSES,
known as Nos.89 and 91, HIGH STREET,
STONY STRATFORD; TWO Brick and Slated FREEHOLD COTTAGES
Adjoining, known as Nos. 14 and 15, PROSPECT
ROAD, with Stabling, Coach-house,
and Premises extending to Mill-lane;
TWO FREEHOLD COTTAGES Adjoining,
Known as Nos. 10 and 11, MILL LANE;
TWO Well-built Brick and Slated FREEHOLD COTTAGES,
Known as ROSEBERY COTTAGES, STONY
STRATFORD; also a Very Desirable and
SUPERIOR FREEHOLD HOUSE.
Known as ELM COTTAGE, CASTLETHORPE,
in the occupation of Mrs. Kemp.

Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Winslow, Stony Stratford; of Messrs. Wetherfield, Son, and Baynes, 1, Gresham Buildings, Guildhall. London, E.C.; or of C. H. DAVIS, Esq., Solicitor, 6, Mercers’-row. Northampton.