The Conservative Club

ATHERSTONE LONG STREET SP3197 (South-west side) 10/63 The Conservative Club 25/03/68 - II House, now club and offices. Late C17 with late C19/early C20 alterations and additions. Rendered. Plain-tile hipped roof; purple brick lateral and valley stacks. H-plan. 2 storeys and attic; 2-3-2 bays. Front is almost symmetrical and has rusticated alternating quoins, string course and elaborate moulded cornice. Deep]y-recessed centre has ground floor filled in by single-storey 3-window addition with panelled and balustraded parapet. Left wing has panelled door and overlight to second bay. 2-light late C19/early C20 windows with glazing bars, top-hung to ground floor, with casements and central French window to first floor. Return sides have 2 lateral stacks; left side has 2 pedimented 2-light dormers. Rear is irregular. Part of centre is recessed beneath continuous cornice and separate roof. Sashes. Left wing has large C19 sandstone ashlar canted bay with moulded cornice and French windows. Right wing has dormers. Interior noted as having late C17 staircase with turned balusters. (Buildings of England: Warwickshire: p79)

Listing NGR: SP3101497714