White Lodge, Ashby Road, Garendon Park (Grade II)

Geo: 52.7668, -1.2693
Date ListedMon 5th November, 1984
CategoryStatutory Listed Building
AddressWhite Lodge, Garendon Park Ashby Road Garendon Park LE11 4SH
GradeGrade II
Grid ReferenceSK4940019055
LBS189464
Volume, Map, Item261, 9, 93
ParishShepshed
WardShepshed East
Description

Lodge, perhaps C17 in origin, remodelled early C19. Stone built, stucco faced. Hipped Swithland slate roof, 2 ridge stacks. Deep eaves. Two storeys, 3 bays. South front rusticated, with giant engaged Doric columns supporting pediment over massive central double doors with radiating fanlight above, approached by 7 steps. Sash windows to either side. Rear (north) front has 2 low doorways with plain architraves and plank doors, and 2-light horizontally sliding sash windows (one to ground floor retains hooks for shutters). Remodelled to serve as an eye catcher from Ashby Road.

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.