Saxby Hall

Saxby Hall is a house that underwent early 19th century remodelling of an 18th century or earlier structure. It features 19th century additions to the left and a wing from 1935 to the right, which are of no special interest. The early 19th century section was likely constructed for John Barton, while the 20th century section was for John Hope-Barton. The building is made of brick and is colourwashed, topped with a pantile roof. The main layout is L-shaped, with the early section being three rooms deep and a central entrance hall. The large 20th century wing is set back to the right with its entrance in the angle, and a smaller 19th century wing is set back to the left.

The main entrance front is two storeys high and has three bays, presenting a symmetrical appearance. It features a doorcase with fluted pilasters, a tall frieze, a cornice, and a hood. The half-glazed door has nine panes above two fielded panels, topped by a radial fanlight in an arched panelled reveal. Flanking the entrance are full-height segmental bow windows, each with three flush 12-pane sashes on both floors, adorned with panelled stucco flat arches and cill bands. A central 12-pane sash window mirrors the arch above the entrance. The roof is hipped with end stacks, and there is a 20th century wooden ground floor veranda with a fretwork frieze and a concave sloping roof.

On the right return, there is a full-height canted brick bay window with a first floor band, featuring three 12-pane sashes on each floor and an ashlar parapet. The wings, made from similar materials, harmoniously match the main block. Inside the early section, there is an open well staircase with a ramped and wreathed handrail and plain balusters, moulded cornices in the main rooms, and beaded-panel window shutters and doors in architrave throughout.