32, St Andrew Street

HERTFORD

TL3212NW ST ANDREW STREET 817-1/16/215 (North side) 12/04/73 No.32

GV II

House, now offices. Early C17, refronted early C19, with 1970s alterations including part rebuilding of front. Timber-framed structure, plastered at rear, with front of yellow stock brick, Flemish bond. Old tiled roof, former front parapet now demolished, with 3 gables at rear. Yellow brick chimneystack at left with projecting band. 3-bay E plan. EXTERIOR: 2 storeys. Front elevation has 3 recessed sash windows with glazing bars, outer windows 3 light, under flat rubbed arches, now cement rendered over. Ground floor with 2 similar outer windows and C20 central reproduction pedimented doorcase and panelled door. Pink granite spur stone at left-hand (west) to protect corner to Brewhouse Lane. Rear elevation has flush set multi-pane sash window with margin-glazed sidelights on first floor at left, remaining windows are C20 replacements, including 2-storey flat-roofed projecting bay at right. INTERIOR: rear range timber-framed with exposed beams in rear left-hand (west) room; front rooms much altered and with a high ceiling level. Pillar-urn newel, stick balusters and moulded handrail. Front first-floor rooms with higher ceilings following removal of attic. Right-hand rear room now forms passage to first floor of No.30 adjoining (qv). Roof not accessible for inspection.

Listing NGR: TL3233912635