Building record 1364600000 - The Lodge, Main Road, Drayton Parslow

At the north-eastern entrance to Drayton Parslow, views of the village are contained by the mid-19th century Lodge situated on the northern side of Main Road. Set against a backdrop of prominent trees, this substantial building is constructed of red brick with a slate full-hipped roof and is raised above the level of the road behind a brick boundary wall. The Lodge presents a symmetrical principal elevation directly onto the road, consisting of two-storeys and three bays with a central gabled porch and ornate doorway. In contrast, the south-western elevation of the building, visible when looking north-eastwards along Main Road, is far less restrained. Canted ground floor bay windows on the main range, and a distinctive three-storey tower with pyramid slate roof on the substantial rear range, create an interesting and unusual outline to this aspect of the building. This is a local building of note within the Conservation Area of Drayton Parslow. (B1)