King William IV Public House

The King William IV Public House is a 17th century or earlier timber-framed building located on Vantorts Road. It is a two-storey structure with a cellar, weatherboarded and topped with a steep old red tile gabled roof. The main section runs north-south along the street, with a cross wing at the north that only projects to the rear and shares a uniform roof with the main range. There is a lateral rear chimney near the south end and an external gable chimney at the east end of the cross wing. Additionally, there is an external stack at the north end of the front range.

The building features a three-window front, with two-light 19th century wood casements on the first floor and flush box sash windows with 10/10 panes on the ground floor. A central canted single-storey bay with sash windows is present, flanked by half-glazed doors. Inside, the interior boasts chamfered axial ceiling beams with stepped hollow stops, and the chimney breast reveals exposed English bond brickwork.

There is tiled and boarded timber-framed infill over the carriageway on the south side, which leads to an irregular yard. This yard contains single-storey timber-framed outbuildings from the 18th or 19th century, running along the north and east sides of the yard. Historical records indicate that the building functioned as a beerhouse from 1770 to 1886, adding to its picturesque character.