The Red House

The Red House is a house dating back to approximately 1720, with earlier timber frame elements from the 16th and 17th centuries. It is constructed of red brick with old tile roofing, featuring a hipped roof hidden behind a parapet. The two-story facade has five windows, with plain pilasters at the ends and a slightly projecting central three-window section. A moulded brick plinth runs along the base, and the parapet features sunken panels. The windows are segmental-headed recessed sash windows: 6/6 panes are on the ground floor, and 4/4 panes on the first floor. Rubbed brick lintels with projecting keystones are above the windows, connecting to moulded floor bands. A central, flat Doric doorcase frames an 8-panel door, and is sheltered by a deep hood. The south elevation has 4/4 sash windows on both the ground and first floors, along with a large, modern, canted oriel window on the first floor. A parallel, two-story rear range is constructed of painted brick and plaster, with an old tile hipped roof. A single-story timber frame extension adjoins the west side. Inside, a reset staircase is situated to the left of the front door, featuring alternate plain and barleytwist balusters. A fully panelled room from the early 18th century is located on the northwest ground floor.