Killigrews

Killigrews is a moated manor house, originally built in the early 16th century by John Berdefeld of Shenfield (1477-1514). Prior to 1745, the property was known as "Shenfield." The moat remains, with significant sections of the original 16th-century brick revetment demonstrating group value. The house was significantly altered in 1714 by William Alexander of Shenfield, who refronted the west wing with red brick. In the 20th century an additional wing was constructed to the east, designed to match the style of the earlier west block.

The property is approached by a drive from Main Road. The west front, facing the drive, has five window bays, featuring double-hung sash windows with glazing bars within flush cased frames. Ground floor windows are topped by gauged brick arches with stucco keystones. A raised brick band with a moulded stucco string course visually separates the two storeys. The central entrance features a six-panel door with raised and fielded panels, accompanied by a semi-circular fanlight incorporating ornamental glazing bars. It is framed by a doorcase of fluted Roman Doric columns supporting an open segmental modillion pediment, and approached by a flight of steps.

The south side of the house includes two two-storey canted bays, which have a tile hung exterior and feature double-hung sash windows with glazing bars, alongside central casements with semi-circular arched glazing bars at window heads. The tiled roof is hipped at both the north and south ends and incorporates a modillion eaves cornice, along with two gabled dormers facing the west front and one dormer on both the north and south fronts.

The interior includes a fine 17th-century panelled dining room and several three-panelled bedrooms. The house is accessed by a bridge crossing the moat, and it is set within well-maintained gardens.