Old Basing House

Old Basing House is a building that dates from the 18th century, 19th century, and includes modern additions. It consists of several phases, with the classical front facing east being added in the early 19th century, along with recent wings to the north. The front features a symmetrical facade with two-storey windows arranged in a 1.3.1 pattern. The roof is hipped and covered with old tiles, and there is a lead-covered pediment above a slightly projecting central feature. The walls are finished in stucco with a moulded eaves cornice in a Greek style, a moulded band at the first floor, stone cills, and a plinth. The ground-floor side windows and the central opening of three arches have keystones, and there is an impost band and plinth. The windows are sash style. The doorway is flanked by windows in a recess, featuring an eared architrave and a six-panelled door, two of which are glazed at the top. To the north side, there is a lower wing with two storeys and an attic, containing one window. The roofing at the rear covers the older part and is taller, made of slate, while a southward projecting block is tiled, both with hipped roofs. The south side has sash windows set in reveals, while the modern north elevation features casement windows.