NHER 40056 (Building record) - Nos 7 and 7a Vicar Street

July 1972. Listed, Grade II.
Listing Description excerpt:
"House with attached garage to south. 17th-century origins, of which portion of timber framing remains to rear. Rebuilt in brick early 19th century in Gothick style. Roof of black glazed pantiles. Two storeys in three bays. Central panelled door under neo-Georgian fanlight of eclectic inspiration and gauged round arch...Timber eaves cornice below bell-based gabled roof. 20th-century gable-end stack to north. Abutting south is a two-storey garage, formerly carriage house: plank door to left leading to passage to rear. Double timber garage doors to right. Gabled roof with pantiles."
Information from (S1).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
P. Watkins (HES), 21 July 2021.

1993.
House of 17th century origins - timber framing to rear. Rebuilt in early 19th century brick, Gothick style. Roof of black glazed pantiles. Two storeys, three bays. Central door under 'neo Georgian fanlight of eclectic inspiration'. Garage to south is former carriage house. Further south are late 18th century stables, later garages now offices; traces of studwork replaced in brick, all details 20th century but hayloft doors visible.
Details from (S1).
Photo of rear of house in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 13 January 2004.

Inspection reveals that 17th century house is still basically intact, with brick north gable wall and stack on timber frame. The early 19th century work constituted a refacing, a new rear wing and an internal redecoration of Regency style which is of exceptional quality.
See (S2).
E. Rose (NLA), 29 January 2005.