The Canonry

The Canonry is a Grade II listed building now divided into two separate properties. It is designed in the Jacobean style, constructed from squared, coursed rock-faced masonry with extensive limestone ashlar dressings. The building features low-pitched slate roofs behind parapets and various stacks. It has two storeys and an L-plan layout, with a long five-bay south front facing the garden and a three-bay east front that includes the main entrance.

The garden front is nearly symmetrical, featuring two bays of large two-light windows on either side of a central gabled centerpiece that slightly projects forward. This centerpiece has a similar two-light window above the door, which is set in an ashlar Tudor-arched surround with a hoodmould and an ashlar plaque reading 'Edm.Melvill Cancellarius 1845-1857' above it. There are five stone steps leading up to the door. To the left of the centerpiece, breaking the symmetry, is a narrow square tower that steps slightly forward. This tower has two blank loops on the ground floor, a narrow two-light mullion and transom window above, and a top section with paired glazed loops on the front and sides. It is topped with a corbelled and embattled parapet and features a rear stair turret.

The entrance front shows the end gable of the garden range to the left, which has a large three-light window on each floor and a vent loop in the gable. Next, there is a slightly set back two-bay range with a projecting porch bay, followed by another three-light window on each floor. The porch bay is heavily detailed, featuring ashlar jambs for the Tudor-arched entry, with the door head and masonry above projecting forward on paired heavy ashlar corbels. Above this, there is rock-faced masonry with an ashlar door-head, battered sides, and a carved coat of arms. The first floor features an ashlar three-sided bay window, with a two-light window on the front and single lights on the canted sides, topped by a rubble parapet over a string course. Inside the porch, there are five broad ashlar steps leading up to a Tudor-arched inner door, which consists of double glazed and panelled doors. The porch also features an ashlar vault with carved bosses.

Inside, there is a stone arch in the hall and a pair of arches at the base of the stairs. The staircase is adorned with turned wooden balusters. The interior includes panelled doors, wooden shutters, and carved wood pelmets. The drawing room features panelled walls and a carved fireplace.