Copford Place

The site was owned by the Forde family in the 14th century but came into ownership of the Manor of Copford, who leased it out. English Heritage record the current structure as being built in the 18th century and the Pevsner Architectural Guides state it was erected in the late 17th century. Some of Garwood's last works were paintings of the house's gardens. Four fire crews attended but were unable to enter the building due to its poor structural condition. The fire was extinguished by midnight but not before the structure was badly damaged and left open to the elements.

The main building is L-shaped in plan and two storeys in height, with an additional attic and cellar. The south and east elevations had grey gault brick parapets. The hipped roof had plain red tiles, with three dormers on the east side and two on the west, one of which had a leaded casement window dating to around 1700. The east elevation is of five bays with sash windows. the south elevation, facing London Road, is of seven bays, again with sash windows except the central bay which has a blank window. The chimney pots were in Coade stone.