The Maltings (That Part To The East Of The Railway, South Block)

The Maltings, specifically the part to the east of the railway in the south block, is a group of buildings constructed in the mid to late 19th century. Located south of Sawbridgeworth Station, these red brick structures are situated partly east and partly west of the railway line, adjacent to the River Stort. The main block is predominantly six storeys tall, with some sections rising to seven storeys or higher on the south front. The south elevation features an 11-window range, with wide pilasters dividing the sections. Blue brick bands run between the pilasters at window sill levels. The windows, which mostly have segmental arched heads, are largely boarded up. The east end of the building is gabled and has a five-window range, with each window set in a recessed panel; the central three panels rise to semi-circular arched heads. The west end has an octagonal roof that culminates in a large domed cupola topped with a weather vane. The roof is covered in slate and includes two dormer windows on the north and south sides. A smaller group of buildings is attached to the main block at the west end.