Prospect House

Prospect House, built in 1888 by Oliver Sheeson, is a two-story building with a projecting gable end on the left. It has one bay and three windows, constructed from brick with distinctive Dutch shaped gable ends. Ashlar bays with crenellations are positioned on either side of a quoined doorcase. The windows have raised stone dressings and are late-glazed sashes. A glazed door is centrally located, with a rectangular window above. A hexagonal chimney shaft with a spike cap sits to the left of the gable. The gable end features a two-story, four-light mullion window with casements, incorporating a floor spacer carved with blank escutcheons and moulded reveals. A two-light mullioned casement window is located in the attic, and another on the ground floor to the right, both also with moulded reveals.

The interiors are characterized by ornate strapwork and reproduction ceiling friezes, and a staircase in the 17th-century style.

The southern wing of Prospect House includes Nos 1 and 10 Hallgate, dating back to the early 19th century and built of brick, with a hipped roof to the east. A noteworthy lodge is situated at the west end of No 1; it is constructed from rubble with ashlar quoins and features a crow-stepped gable above a two-story, two-light shallow bow.

Prospect House now serves as the District Council Offices and is entered from the west, near a semi-circular Council Room.