Albyns Manor

TQ 59 NW STAPLEFORD ABBOTTS Albyns Manor 3/6 GV II

Former service range, early C17, of mansion of Albyns (demolished 1955), converted to house in C20. Red brick, English bond, roofed with handmade red clay tiles. Aligned approx. N-S with crosswing at N end, internal and external rear chimney stacks irregularly disposed. Crosswing at S end, C20, not symmetrical, and single-storey lean-to extension to W of it. 2 storeys with attics. W elevation, boarded door in restored stone surround with Tudor arch. Windows of 8, 4 and 8 lights respectively, with ovolo-moulded wooden mullions and transomes, restored; C20 leaded metal casements in C17 style, cement- rendered surrounds. First floor, windows of 4, 2, 2 and 4 lights respectively with ovolo-moulded wooden mullions. C20 leaded casements in C17 style, cement- rendered surrounds. (Of the 2 groups of 4, one light of each is blocked). All these windows are substantially C17 in general appearance, with some restoration of good quality. String course at first floor level. Diagonal shafts, C19/20 on original stacks". The N elevation and part of the W elevation of the N crosswing have been refaced in later brickwork of Flemish bond where adjoining buildings have been removed, leaving an original gable exposed, with stone copings and one original 2-light window of moulded brickwork at attic level. The interior incorporates parts of the staircase removed from the mansion of Albyns. Described as the stables by RCHM 2.

Listing NGR: TQ5079896794