The Manor House

The Manor House, built in 1695, was commissioned for Sir Robert Robinson, who held the position of Lieutenant-Governor of Greenwich Hospital. It is a two-story house with an attic, originally featuring five windows. The building has a very steep, gable-ended roof covered in tiles, with three segment-headed dormers likely added in the early 19th century, and a moulded wood eaves cornice with modillions. Constructed of plum-colored brick with red brick dressings, it features a brick band at the lower floor level and a brick plinth. Sash windows with glazing bars and muff glass panes are set within flush moulded frames, all with gauged flat brick arches. A set of steps with curved wrought iron railings leads to the front door, which consists of eight fielded and beaded panels within a moulded architrave. The door is sheltered by a flat hood with a scrolled console bracket and a scalloped soffit resting on carved consoles. The rear elevation presents a similar design, including a doorway with scrolled console brackets and a pedimented hood.