116 High Street is a house, which was built in the early 18th century. It was extended in the late 18th century and again in the late 19th century. The building was constructed of red brick in Flemish bond and has painted ashlar dressings, a stone and rendered plinth and a slate and concrete tile roof. It is two storeys in height but also has a cellar and attics. It is a five bay fronted house, with sill bands, a stucco platt band, a cornice and a parapet. To the rear of the building is a late 18th century two storey brick bow. The interior retains two early 18th century full height panelled rooms, with fireplaces of a similar date, panelled doors and two traceried late 18th century internal oval-shaped windows. It also contains a late 19th century staircase with a stained glass window. 116 High Street was the private residence of Thomas Garfit JP, the founder of the first bank in Boston in 1754. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1} The building was restored in 2011-12 and is now (2014) used as offices. {2}