Finmere House The Tudor House

The property comprises two dwellings, originally a single house, with a core dating to the 17th century, substantially refronted in 1739 – the date displayed on the rainwater heads. Later additions were made in the 19th and 20th centuries. The main part of the house is constructed of red brick, with squared coursed limestone to the sides and rear, and has steeply pitched red-tile roofs, stone coped gables, and brick end stacks. It is two storeys plus attic, with a seven-window range arranged in a 2:3:2 bay configuration. The central entrance originally had a five-panelled door within a pedimented stone surround; it is flanked by sash windows with glazing bars and keyblock lintels. The slightly advanced central three-bay section features a central window with a semi-circular head, topped by a pediment containing a round window. Two gabled dormers are present. The rear includes a brick parapet with stone coping and a squared, coursed limestone plinth. The left-hand section is one storey plus attic. The entrance here has a six-panelled door with a pedimented stone surround, accompanied by five sash windows set within a stone surround and a small oriel window. Again, there are two gabled dormers, and a brick parapet. A rear wing, now known as The Tudor House, is of squared coursed limestone construction, with a steeply pitched red-tile roof and renewed brick roof stacks. The rear wing has renewed windows and a door set within original openings. The interior of the 17th-century section is noted as restored and contains 18th-century painted deal panelling. The house was purchased by John Pollard (d.1761) from the James family in 1739; the rainwater heads bear a depiction of "The Gazing Stag," which is also present on his tomb in Finmere churchyard. The property was formerly listed as Finmere House.