North West Pavilion And Balustraded Link Wall, Ven House

The North-West Pavilion and balustraded link wall at Ven House is a significant structure built between 1698 and 1730 by Richard Grange for James Medlycott. This pavilion, made of red brick in Flemish bond with Ham stone dressings, features a flat or nearly flat roof concealed behind a parapet. It has a rectangular plan, standing two storeys high with a layout of three bays by three bays, and includes a through arch running north to south.

The north elevation showcases a high stone rusticated plinth and Corinthian pilasters framing the bays, with the centre bay having doubled pilasters that slightly project. The parapet is adorned with balustraded open panels, while the bays contain 18-pane sash windows set in architraved keystoned surrounds, with niche panels in the plinth below and additional stone panels above. The centre bay features a semi-circular high arch with an architrave and keystone, topped with an uncarved panel, and is flanked by a large pair of fielded-panel gates with a wicket door.

The south elevation mirrors the north but has 12-pane sash windows in architraved surrounds without keystones, along with doors in the plinth on both sides and similar gates at the rear of the archway. The east elevation is more understated, featuring a long recessed panel below the parapet, while the west elevation displays only corner pilasters and includes three 18-pane sash windows along with three 6-pane sashes in the plinth below.

The link wall curves around towards the house and has a rusticated plinth that matches the height of both the pavilion and Ven House, topped with an open balustrade, all constructed in ashlar work. This pavilion and wall are integral to the setting of an important country house.