The Elms, 22 Cropston Road, Anstey (Grade II)

Geo: 52.6734, -1.1857
Date ListedThu 28th July, 1994
CategoryStatutory Listed Building
AddressNo. 22 The Elms Cropston Road Anstey LE7 7BJ
GradeGrade II
Grid ReferenceSK5515808720
LBS355259
Volume, Map, Item286, 6, 10000
ParishAnstey
WardForest Bradgate
Description

House, 1835/6. For Samuel Burchall, a local brewer. Buff brick in Flemish bond with Swithland slate roof and brick end stacks. Two storeys; 3 window range of 2/2 sashes under gauged brick lintels. Central doorway with 6 panel door, overlight and bootscrapers up stone steps. Two wings to rear have some windows with horizontal sliding glazing bar sashes. Interior retains marble hall floor, stick baluster staircase with wreathed handrail, two marble fireplaces and 6 and 4 panel doors. The land was acquired in 1834, the house built by Daniel Simpson and it was first rated in 1836. (Information from owner great grand daughter of Samuel Burchall).

The description above describes the salient features of the building as it was at the date of listing. It is given in order to aid identification; it is not intended to be either comprehensive or exclusive.

Statutory Listing covers all parts of the property and its curtilage, ie all internal and external elements whether described or not.