Havering House

Havering House is a house dating from the late 17th century, with significant additions and alterations made in the early to mid-18th century and the early 20th century by Sir Herbert Baker. The house is constructed of brick, with unbonded stone quoins and a moulded string course. It has a tiled roof, and comprises two storeys, an attic, and a cellar. The main north elevation features a half-glazed door with a fanlight, and 18-pane sash windows with moulded frames and sills, each with a gauged brick lintel incorporating a chamfered stone key. Moulded brick eaves are present, along with three hipped dormers containing 20-paned sashes. A block was added to the south-west corner in the 20th century, consisting of three bays by one bay, two storeys and an attic. This addition features raised brick quoins, a hipped roof and two dormers, all in a matching style. A rear block has been extended to the east by a range designed by Sir H. Baker, incorporating an earlier block. This range is colourwashed on the upper floor, with tile hanging, and has a tiled roof. It contains leaded casement windows and ends in a cross wing. Brick stacks are present throughout the building. The interior of the front block includes a three-bay dining room with dado panelling, leading to a library featuring a marble fireplace with a large fluted keystone.