Bretons

RAINHAM ROAD 1. 5017 Hornchurch Bretons TQ 58 SW 11/1 7.1.55. II* GV 2. Late C17, rebuilt about 1740 retaining some features of earlier date. Three storeys, red brick, 5 flush framed sash windows with cambered heads, raised bands to front, cornice, parapet and triple hipped slate roof, end stacks. Central full height square projection over open Doric columned porch with entablature with shaped modillions; painted wood modillion cornice, pediment to front. Doorway with heavy wood rustications, 6 fielded panelled door and heavy wood barred radiating fanlight. Rear elevation 3 storeys, 5 windows, sashes with cambered heads, those on ground and first floor replaced by modern wooden casements. Central 6 fielded panelled door with cornice hood. Central round-headed staircase window. Single storey wings with tiled roofs projecting to right and left. Interior has black and white paved entrance hall with good late C17 round-headed archway of wood with cartouche; staircase also late C17 of robust design, heavy handrail, continuous string, twisted balusters with carved cups, square newels. Room to left: plain marble fireplace surround, modillion ceiling cornice; room to right: panelling to ceiling circa 1740, modern fireplace surround.

Listing NGR: TQ5169684863