2, The Drive

No 2 The Drive is a house that was originally one of the cottage homes built by the Leicester Poor Law Union in 1884, designed by architect I Baradale. The building is constructed of brick and has a Welsh slate roof, featuring a cruciform plan. It has a main range that consists of three bays and two storeys, with the central bay projecting forward. There is a rear extension that serves as a kitchen wing. The house is designed in the "Queen Anne" style, characterized by irregular fenestration that includes a mix of two and three light casements and sash windows, all with flat arched heads. The doorway is located on the left side of the projecting bay and is set within a segmental archway. On the right side of this bay, the main roof extends down in a catslide over a small extension. The building features projecting brick gable end stacks, brick sill bands, and a pedimented central gable.