The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5273 BEKESBOURNE BEKESBOURNE LANE
Howletts (Howletts Zoo Park) (formerly listed as Howletts under Littlebourne Road) TR 15 NE 9/113 30.1.67
II* GV
2. Built by Isaac Baugh in 1787 and originally called Owletts. Two storeys attics and basement faced with Roman cement now colourwashed. Hipped slate roof. The entrance front faces south-east. In the centre is a projection of 3 windows like a portico approached by 10 wide steps and consisting of 4 circular ionic columns with 4 pilasters and a cornice and pediment over. On each side of it is a wing of one window on a high base of cellars with long and short quoins on the outer sides and a cornice and blocking course over. All the windows are in moulded architrave surrounds with glazing bars intact. Round-headed doorcase with traceried fanlight. The south-west front has 5 windows, 3 dormers and a curved staircase flashed by 2 pillars with eagles. The north-west front has a central bay of 3 windows on all floors and the north-east elevation has a stone balustrade with 2 lions.
Listing NGR: TR1962556733

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