Broyle Place

Broyle Place is a large mansion originally owned by William Springett, the father of Guilema Springett, who was married to William Penn, although it is uncertain if she had any direct connection to the house. Much of the original structure was demolished, and what remained was converted into a farmhouse, with a small addition made in the mid-19th century to the south, which was later demolished in 1956. The building has since been restored and modernized and is now L-shaped. It dates from the early 17th century or earlier and has two storeys and an attic. The east front features five windows, while the south front has four windows. The original façade was faced with ashlar, and most of the east front retains this material, while the remainder and the entire south front are constructed of red brick. The building has a steeply-pitched tiled roof with a gable on the east side. The east front has casement windows with stone mullions and transoms, while the south front features sash windows with intact glazing bars. At the north end, there is a large stone and brick chimney breast. Inside, there is an enormous fireplace of Hampton Court proportions and a small room lined with 17th-century panelling.