The Laurels

TL 2826 WALKERN HIGH STREET (west side)

7/15 No 80 (The Laurels)

GV II

House. Circa 1700, C19 lean-to extension at SW. Red brick with vitrified headers in chequer patten on front and in chevron pattern on gables. Original timber frame roughcast rear NW wing with C19 lattice half timbering applied. Steep pitched old red tile roofs with rear catslide, gable parapets and moulded wood cornice to front eaves. A 2-storeys and attics, L-shaped house facing E. Central entrance, 2-cell, end chimneys plan. Larger external gable chimney at N with tumbled brick offsets. Internal gable chimneys at S and at W gable of rear wing. Otherwise symmetrical E front has openings offset to N to allow room for internal chimney at S. 2 flat-topped dormers in roof slope. Platband and projecting plinth. Segmental gauged arches to lower windows. 2 flush-box sash windows to each floor with small panes and margin lights. 4 steps to door, half-glazed in moulded frame. Moulded brackets carry an entablature and swans neck pediment. Painted quoins round openings and angles. Interior has 2-panel doors with H hinges.

Listing NGR: TL2889026291