This building was originally part of a Carthusian monastery founded in 1381-2, King Richard II laying the foundation stone at the east end of the Choir in 1385. There were 11 cells for the monks arranged round a Great Cloister as usual for this Order. There was also room for the lay brothers, servants and 12 schoolboys. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1539, the majority of the buildings were demolished, leaving only the stone and timber-framed building still standing and two low wings on the west side which were demolished in 1848. It became a private house until 1940 after which it has been used as an old people's home and an Arts Centre. The main surviving building is a 15th century sandstone range which probably contained the Prior's guest-house. Some original stone corbels and wooden carved tie beams remain, as does a moulded stone fireplace and a magnificent mediaeval wall painting depicting the crucifixion. The timber-framed addition is of 16th century date.