The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory is a former rectory, now a house, dating from the mid-18th century, with alterations made in the early and late 19th century. The building is constructed of brick, largely covered with roughcast rendering, incorporating stone dressings, and has a plain tile roof. It features a plinth, coped gables, four gable stacks (one at the rear), and windows that are primarily glazing bar sashes, with keystoned heads on the front elevation. The building is two storeys plus attic level and has a five-window front. Dormers with top-hung casements are set into the attic. A late 19th-century flat-roofed porch, with a six-panel door and overlight, is centrally located, flanked by single windows on either side. Beyond the porch are two further windows. Rear wings, with gabled fronts, have late 19th-century window openings. The left side of the building has, to the left, two segment-headed sashes. Above them is a margin light French window with a cast iron balcony supported by brackets. A lean-to conservatory is also present on the left side. The right side of the building features two sashes on each floor. The interior includes an early 19th-century staircase with a return landing, turned newels, and stick balusters, along with C18 winder stairs at the rear. The roof structure consists of single butt purlin roofs constructed of re-used timber. The building served as the residence of the Parish vicar from the late 18th century.