Swanspool House (Borough Of Wellingborough Council Offices)

Swanspool House, originally a town house and now serving as the Wellingborough Council Offices, has a datestone at the rear indicating it was built in 1759, while the main front chimney has a datestone from 1799. The building features some late 19th century and 20th century alterations. It is constructed of squared coursed ironstone and brick, with a limestone ashlar facade and a slate roof, following a double-depth plan.

The main front is three storeys high and has a five-window range. The central entrance features a six-panelled door flanked by sidelights and topped with a large arched fanlight that includes glazing bars. The door surround is adorned with fluted stone columns and a plain entablature with a cornice above. To the left and right of the entrance, there are pairs of tall sash windows under flat arches, set within shallow arched recesses. The first and second floor sash windows also sit under flat arch heads, with the second-floor windows being shorter and featuring glazing bars. The central windows on the first and second floors are in a Venetian style, complete with arch heads and glazing bars. A flat string course runs between the first and second floors, and rusticated quoins mark the corners. Above, there is a moulded stone cornice with a parapet.

At the rear, rendered brick stacks are present on the slope and ends of the roof. A two-storey wing to the left, likely dating from the mid 18th century, has casement windows with moulded stone surrounds, a moulded stone cornice, ashlar gable parapets, and a stone slate roof. The gable elevation to the right of the main front showcases chequered brickwork. The rear elevation, which is two storeys with an attic, was likely remodeled in the late 19th century. There is also a large 20th century extension attached, which is not of special architectural interest. The main entrance is approached by a flight of stone steps with an iron handrail.

Inside, the entrance hall features a staircase with quarter landings and a balustrade in a mid 18th century style. The room to the right of the entrance has a late 19th century painted ceiling and matching door panels. There are also several six-panelled doors, panelled window reveals, and moulded plaster cornices throughout the interior.