Bitterley Court

Bitterley Court is a manor house with a mid-17th century core, extensively remodelled in 1769 by Thomas Pritchard and with early 19th century alterations. The walls are rendered and the roof is covered in tile and slate, with ashlar coping to the gables. Brick eaves and ridge chimneys are present, with a particularly elaborate star-shaped multiple shafted stack on the north wing. The building follows an H-shaped plan.

The south front features a seven-window range of sash windows, with 6/3 sashes above 6/6 sashes, many of which are glazed blind. The central three bays project under a pediment with modillion eaves and a roundel set in the tympanum, topped by a doorcase. Splayed open-tread stone steps lead to the doorcase, which has eared architraves supporting a flat canopy with a carved stone crest. A six-panelled door with glazed upper panels is set within.

The west return has three gables, with further projecting gables to the left and right. Flanking gables have two-window ranges with 6/6 sashes and a blind attic window above, all with cambered heads. The central gable has three windows and a central doorcase, which has been converted to a window with glazed panels, side lights, and a canopy. Garden area enclosures are marked by two stone wall piers with ball finials on tapered shafts set on plinths incorporating panels, one dated 1649.

The east return is similarly designed with three gables and projecting gables. Flanking gables have attic openings and 6/6 sash windows. A projecting extension with a high parapet end wall conceals the central gable, which contains a large 6/6 sash and a glazed door. A 2-light attic casement is situated behind the gable.

A single-storey, slate-roofed brick lean-to obscures the rear to the right. The centre of the rear includes three 6/6 sashes, above two late 17th century 12/12 sashes. To the left are two late 17th century 8/12 sashes above a 6/6 sash and a boarded door with a top light, with a C20 dormer above.

The interior north wing sashes have ovolo-moulded glazing bars and flat-block junctions. A 17th century oak quarter-landing staircase features a closed string and turned balusters. The north wing roof comprises a single trenched purlin with a raking strut and upper collar trusses. The central wing has an 18th century staircase with an open string, turned balusters, and a curtail step. The south wing's central panelled hall has marble Tuscan columns and adapted oak panelling. A 16th century chimneypiece with figurative carving has been inserted. Flanking rooms retain late 18th century decoration including moulded cornices, low-relief ornamental panelling, six-panelled doors with raised interior panels and eared architraves, ornate chimneypieces, and intact window shutters. Moulded ceilings are present in the east room, while low relief panelling is above the dado in the west room.