Ansley Hall

Ansley Hall is a country house that is now derelict. The central range dates from the late 16th century, while the orangery to the left and the addition forming the east range on the right are from the early 18th century. The east range originally featured three mid-18th century towers and early 19th century infill, but much of this has now disappeared. The early 18th century and later north wings towards the road have largely been demolished.

The central range is roughcast, possibly over some timber-framing, while the orangery and the remains of other ranges are constructed of brick. The roofs are covered with old plain tiles, featuring a coped gable parapet at the left end of the main range. The right part of the roof is largely missing, and the orangery has a hipped roof. A large brick stack, likely from the 17th century, is located towards the right end and has three square shafts that have been rebuilt and merged into one. There are additional brick stacks at the rear.

The original plan of the building is now irregular and indeterminate. The south front, which faces the garden, is two storeys high with an attic, but the exact number of windows is unclear. It features four large gables with large arched windows, and retains some Gothick glazing on the left. A doorway with remnants of a moulded surround is situated between the second and third gables. The left bay has a boarded-up window on each floor, while the second bay has a snail boarded window on the first floor. The third bay includes a large stone canted bay window, said to be Elizabethan, and is mostly obscured by ivy along with part of the range to the right. The fourth bay has a string course and a large central opening, with window openings on the left and right that have keystones. There are two windows above these openings.

The projecting orangery consists of two-one-two bays with alternating quoins. The slightly projecting centre rises above the roof and features piers with re-used Ionic capitals, believed to be late 17th century work from Bretts Hall, framing a round-arched entrance and a keyed blind oculus above. The frieze and the upper part of this composition are missing, and the windows have many glazing bars with brick cambered arches. The interior has not been inspected.