Former Vicarage [aka Country Club and Bishops House] (EHER 25355)

An early 18th century brick house, once a vicarage, with later extensions to the east, west and north in the 1830s and a late 20th century conservatory.

March 1991. Grade II listed. An early 18th century house, once a vicarage. It was extended in around the 1830s and again in the late 20th century. The main build is of red brick in Flemish bond and the 1830s extensions are of gault brick. The roofs are covered in slate. The original centre block has a two-room plan across three storeys and a basement. The 1830s extensions added rooms to the sides and a large north range, now the front of the building. The late 20th century alteration consisted of a conservatory at the west and a small wing at the east ends. Much of the joinery from around 1830 survives including an open-well staircase panelled doors and shutters etc. and cornices and various chimneypieces, some marble and with iron grates, some in chambers. There is a resited early 18th century china-cupboard in a room to the east of the entrance hall. <1>