Summer Rods

Summer Rods is a large farmhouse, dating to the late 18th century and early 19th century, with substantial additions from the mid-19th century. It was built on the site of an earlier farmhouse. The main facade faces south and originally had five windows, with a further two-window addition built to the west. The house is constructed of brick with stone side piers, cill bands, eaves bands, and raised window surrounds. It features late glazing sash windows, including a large five-light bay to the left. A central doorcase is pedimented with Doric columns, open to the ringed capitals, and features a pointed glazing fanlight above a six-panel door with raised and fielded panels. A large two-storey, five-light bay is located to the east. The roof has a double slope with gable end chimneys, and a kneeler is present on the north side. The north side has four windows, followed by a further two plus two windows. A round-headed stair window with pointed glazing is also present. Ground floor offices are included within the building. A Doric loggia with low segmental arches is located to the left of the main facade. The interior features several doors with six raised and fielded panels; the front room to the east has a large Adam-style fireplace flanked by Corinthian capitals.