The Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building in the West Berkshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 October 1951. House.
The Old Rectory
- WRENN ID
- hidden-roof-merlin
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- West Berkshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 25 October 1951
- Type
- House
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Old Rectory is a rectory that has been converted into a private house. It was built in 1749 and has had extensions added in the 19th and 20th centuries. The building is constructed of grey brick with red dressings, featuring bands, a parapet, and a central projection, topped with plain tiled hipped roofs. It has a rectangular plan with extensions to the west and north. The main block is two storeys high with an attic, while the extensions are single storey.
The building has a plinth, a band at the first floor, and a cornice at the base of the parapet. The south elevation includes a panelled parapet with ball finials at the corners and a central brick arched opening that contains a bell, which is also topped with a ball finial. There are flanking stacks on the west and east sides.
On the south elevation, there are five windows featuring glazing bar sashes with cambered heads and exposed box frames, all set under rubbed brick arches with keystones. The central window has a semicircular head and impost blocks. There is a central forward break with an enclosed porch supported by pilasters and two columns, which holds a frieze and cornice, along with half-glazed double doors and sidelights. To the left of the porch is a single storey extension with two three-light casements, while to the right is another extension with a semi-circular brick arch and keystone.
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