Description

SP 81 NW HARDWICK BUCKINGHAM ROAD

6/6 Hardwick Place
(formerly listed as The Rectory)

25.10.51

- II*

House. Originally C16-C17, much altered C18, with late C19 extension in
S.E. angle of T-plan, N. and E. wings are of red brick partly thin and
part with C18 moulded eaves. E. and S. gables are of coursed rubble
stone. Main S. front refaced c.1730 in alternate red and vitreous
header bricks with red brick quoins and stone dressings. Old tile
roofs, hipped to S. N. and E. wings each have central C17 brick
chimneys with 'V' pilasters and moulded strings. 2 storeys basement and
attic. Circa 1730 front has moulded stone capping to plinth, first
floor stone band course, modest stone cornice and parapet with stone
coping. 5 bays, the central 3 slightly advanced below pediment with
blind round window in stone Gibbs surround. Main floors have 3-pane
sashes in similar surrounds. Basement openings have segmental stone
arches with keyblocks. Attic lit by hipped dormer in right side.
Central 6-panelled door, renewed C20, with blind rectangular fanlight,
panelled reveals and Gibbs surround with large keyblock and moulded
cornice above. C19 wall at right-angles to left of front has re-sited
board and stud door in 4-centred wooden arch with carved spandrels dated
1551. Block to left, beyond wall, has 2 bays of irregular sash
windows, and re-tiled roof. Interior: central hall has early-mid
C18 staircase with elegant turned balusters, moulded handrail and
closed string. Room to ground floor left is lower than remainder,
with C17 spine beam. C17 staircase in rear wing, has turned balusters
and chamfered handrail; similar balusters to first floor and attic
landings. 6-panel doors.
RCIIM II p.142 Mon.2.

Listing NGR: SP8048819154

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17539147

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