The property, built in 1856 and enlarged in 1869, it retains many period features including a spire topped by a weather vane, and a clock known as 'The Dummy' because the clock in an empty case, and the mechanism is inside the building. The Dummy was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1887.
Originally a school, it became a library when the school closed in 1914. Most recently it was used as an art gallery but is now unoccupied.
Internally, the ground floor comprises two showrooms / offices, storage and kitchen and WC facilities. Additional showroom and office accommodation is provided on the first floor.
