The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5273 FORDWICH KING STREET (north side)
River House TR 1859 27/227
II GV
2. Mid C17 timber framed building with painted brick infilling in the east wall but refronted facing the street with brick, now painted. Tiled roof. Two storeys, with attic in gable end. Two windows to first floor with wood lintels, later glazing bars. Ground floor has one window of two lights with segmental head, later hung sashes with glazing bars and a modern door in modern porch of wood with hipped tiled roof.
Listing NGR: TR1801059765

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.