Woodlea

Woodlea is a house built between 1806 and 1809 by William Wilkins as a personal project, with a side wing raised in the mid-19th century. It is constructed of white brick with a low-pitched slate hipped roof, similar to those used in the construction of the College. The house features a three-storey tower that is two windows wide, housing the main living areas with a staircase located in the rear right corner. The entrance to the east wing, which was originally two storeys, has been raised to match the height of the tower during the mid-19th century. The building has recessed sash windows with flat arches and stone sills, featuring 6/6 panes on the lower floors and 3/3 panes on the top floor. The east wing includes triple sash windows, with the uppermost window extending above the eaves. The roof has a wide plastered overhang, and the entrance boasts a wide four-panel door with a fanlight and flat arch. There is also a single-storey service wing set back on the left. Woodlea is part of a group that includes former four-cottage terraces to the east and west, which were also built by Wilkins.