Lindfield Place

TQ 3426 LINDFIELD HIGH STREET (west side) 6/182 No 161 (Lindfield Place) 10.9.51 (formerly listed with stables) GV II* House. Mid C18 remodelled C19 with early C20 extension to north not of special interest. East elevation of brown brick with red brick dressings on sandstone base, north elevation, tile hung with alternate pointed and curved courses; tiled roof with brick chimney stacks. 2 storeys and attics, 5 windows. Wooden modillion eaves cornice and red brick quoins, window dressings and band between floors. Hipped roof with 2 flat topped dormers with sashes and central brick chimney stack. Central canted 2 storey feature with pediment and 3 lights. On the ground floor this forms a fine doorcase with open pediment with keystone, ogee moulding, fluted pilasters, elongated rectangular pediment with decorative glazing and 6 fielded panelled door. Windows are 12 pane sashes with moulded architraves, cambered heads and thick glazing bars. South elevation has 5 windows, including central pedi- mented 3 light cusped oriel on wooden brackets. Interior has kitchen with chamfered spine beam and joists with run out stops. Wooden C18 spit rack above fireplace moulded with 3 positions, a rare survival. Straight flight staircase with slender turned balusters. Drawing Room has mid C19 style wooden fireplace and dado panelling with deep fielded panels, probably original. Some 2 panelled early C18 doors.

Listing NGR: TQ3495425984