Hazel Manor

A large country house, dating back to circa 1680, which was significantly rebuilt around 1730 for William Mills and refitted internally in the mid-18th century and in 1778. The house is constructed of coursed rubble and ashlar limestone with ashlar chimneys and a stone and Welsh slate roof. It comprises a central three-storey block with two-storey side wings, and extensive cellars, along with a two-storey rear range with an attic.

The front elevation has a symmetrical fenestration pattern of 2:3:2, featuring 12-pane sash windows. Those in the central section have round arched tops with plain architraves, keystones, and imposts, with keystones linking to a plain band above. The central doorway has a rusticated oval arch leading to double-glazed doors with a fanlight displaying Gothic glazing. A pulvinated frieze supports an open pedimented Ionic porch. The sash windows in the outer sections of the facade are square-headed, with matching keystones and bands to the centre. Plain recesses are present in the attic. A modillion eaves cornice runs along the central part, topped by two large griffins. Lions are positioned at the lower sections of the parapet, and the ends of the facade are terminated by giant corner pilasters, each with an urn finial. Flat-fronted mullioned two-light cellar casements are set into the plinth. The end elevations have scattered sash fenestration, including a central round-arched stair window on the west end. A 20th-century conservatory porch has been added to the west end. The rear elevation features a mix of mullioned windows, largely restored, except for one ovolo moulded upper floor two-light casement. Two gabled roof dormers are also present. Gable end chimneys have entablature tops.

Inside, a fine dog-leg staircase features fluted balusters, columnar newels, carved string brackets, and a panelled dado with matching fluted pilasters. A date panel on the staircase reads 'T.H.M. MDCCLXXVIII'. The main hall contains a mid-18th century chimneypiece in the style of Kent. The relatively large facade creates the impression of an eye-catcher, particularly as the house overlooks a small valley.