Glenthorne And Forecourt Rail

Glenthorne is a house dating from 1697, constructed of red brick in Flemish bond with blue headers and red dressings. It features a plinth, rubbed flat arches, a first-floor band, rusticated quoins, and an eared architrave at the center adorned with cut brick ornamentation. The hipped tile roof is complemented by a fully-moulded wood cornice. This building is a notable example of William and Mary style, showcasing a symmetrical south front with a projecting center, two storeys, and two over one windows. The sashes are set in exposed frames.

The classical doorcase is crafted from fine cut brickwork, featuring a pediment, a dentilled cornice, and decorative cut details on some mouldings. It has a rubbed flat arch, with the inner framework rendered and containing an arched opening with a key and double three-panelled doors. Inside the porch, there is an arched entrance with a decorative fanlight.

The east elevation is plain but retains the plinth, first-floor band, and moulded cornice. The rear (north) elevation is distinctive with an exposed timber frame from the same period, filled with painted brick. It has five windows with irregular spacing, including a tall staircase light with an arched head, all featuring sashes. The ground floor has outshots, mostly from the 20th century, with glazing and flat roofs. The hipped roof continues from the other elevations, but features a large plaster cornice of cyma form.

Inside, the house retains the original staircase, some Georgian plasterwork, and Victorian renovations that match the original style. In front of the house, there is a wrought-iron forecourt rail on each side of the entrance, resting on a stone base.