Barkby Hall, Beeby Road, Barkby (Grade II)

Hall, c1810. Cement rendered over brick. 3 storeys, 8 bays with central ashlar porch with door flanked by sash windows with pilasters and entablature. Balustrade above with shield of Pochin arms in panel. Outer sash windows, cornice and blocking course with panelled emphasis to centre. One storey wing at end with canted bay window and parapet. South elevation similar, of 7 bays.
Inside most features are of simple Regency character, including dining room, drawing room and library chimney pieces, the latter inlaid with Blue John. The main staircase is in the style of Wyatt and on a particularly grand scale; a main flight rises from the centre of the hall and divides into 2 halves which return up along the side walls. Stone treads are ornate metal balustrading of trellis pattern with chain link swags beneath hand rail. 4-sided top light with semi-circular windows, domed ceiling.
Barkby Hall has been the property and seat of the Pochin family since 1604.