Astrop House
ASTROP HOUSE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1226127
- Date first listed:
- 31-Aug-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Astrop House
- Statutory Address:
- ASTROP HOUSE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1226127
- Date first listed:
- 31-Aug-1960
- List Entry Name:
- Astrop House
- Statutory Address 1:
- ASTROP HOUSE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- ASTROP HOUSE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- West Northamptonshire (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Kings Sutton
- National Grid Reference:
- SP 50878 36794
Details
SP53NW KINGS SUTTON ASTROP
5/136 Astrop House 31/08/60
- II*
House. Built c.1740 for Sir John Willes. Additions 1805 by Sir John Soane for the Rev. W.S. Willes. Reduced in size 1961. Limestone ashlar stone stacks. 2 storeys, basement and attic. 7 bays. Parapetted roof. 3 centre bays project under a pediment. Central stone porch with pediment, C19. Entrance framed by Tuscan pilasters has fanlight and 6-panel double doors. Sash window on each side has architrave with Tuscan pilasters and moulded entablature. Sash windows in 2 outer bays to left and right have eared architraves and alternating segmental and triangular pediments. Similar windows on first floor. Moulded entablature. C19 parapet with filigree stone work. Stone stacks with Grecian incised ornament. Rear: 2 storeys and attic, 7 bays. 3 central bays project under pediment. Central doorway (now window) with Gibbs surround. Sash windows with alternating triangular and segmental pediments. Interior not inspected, but said to have C18 staircase and dining room with 4 pairs of columns by Soane. Soane added wings to house in 1805, which were heightened in the C19 and demolished 1961. (Buildings of England : Northamptonshire, p.95-6; H. Colvin, Dictionary of English Architects, 1978, p.770).
Listing NGR: SP5087836794
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 423234
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Colvin, H M, A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840, (1978), 770
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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