Ashwell Bury

Ashwell Bury is a small country house built in the early 19th century, with extensions added in the late 19th century. It was altered and extended by Sir Edwin Lutyens between 1922 and 1926. The house is constructed of white brick, rendered in white cement, with stone quoins and a floor band. It features a slate hipped roof and has four red brick chimney stacks dressed with stone. The building stands two storeys tall and has five sash windows.

The central entrance is framed by a Doric style doorcase that includes a segmental open pediment and fluted consoles, above which is a triple sash window. To the left, there is a single-storey addition that has stone corner pilasters and a moulded stone cornice, along with a triple sash window and lead urns. The rear elevation displays a blank Tuscan Serliana motif. The house features a deep eaves soffit with a moulded architrave.

Inside, there is a large square staircase hall that is illuminated by an octagonal dome. The upper walls have glazing bar casements on each side, with mirrors in the rear ones. The front left room includes panelling and a notable classical fireplace designed by Lutyens, with another Lutyens fireplace located in the rear left room.