Swakeleys

Swakeleys is a Grade I listed building located on The Avenue in Ickenham, constructed between 1629 and 1630 for Sir Edmund Wright. It is an important example of artisan mannerism, designed in an H-shape using red brick with stone and stucco dressings. The building features five bays on the main fronts and four on the sides, with two storeys and attics that have tall shaped gables topped with pediments above all bays. The main east front includes additional windows flanking the centerpiece to illuminate the staircase. Inside, there are many panelled rooms with original fireplaces and a striking plaster ceiling. A fine classical screen in the hall, likely dating from around 1664, and a staircase from the early 18th century with wall paintings add to the building's historical significance.