Building record 1679/18/1 - Walnut Tree Farmhouse

An early-mid 18th century farmhouse; a grade II listed building. Some of the farm buildings have been demolished and others converted to domestic use

{1} Farmhouse. Early/mid C18. Squared coursed limestone with Collyweston slate and C20 tile roofs. Originally 3-unit plan. 2 storeys. 4-window range of irregularly spaced unhorned sash windows with glazing bars, all under wood lintels except window first floor right which has reconstituted stone lintel. C20 door to right of centre has flat C19 hood. Ashlar gable parapets and brick and stone stacks at ridge and end. Rear elevation has 2 later C18 extensions with remains of some leaded casements. Interior not inspected but noted as having spine beams and may have remains of open fireplaces.

{2} Early/mid 18th century farm. Originally 3-unit plan. 2 storeys. 4-window range. Rear elevation has 2 later 18th century extensions.

{3} Walnut Tree Farm; built on a plot of land opposite York Road. It has been partially demolished and some of the outbuildings have been converted to domestic residences.

{4} Two undated photos;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 8/70 (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), p.36 G07 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN41470.

<3> Ballinger J., 1999, Northamptonshire Extensive Urban Survey: Industrial Period, (unchecked) (Digital archive). SNN4.

<4> Photographs of buildings in Higham Ferrers (Photographs). SNN115452.

Record last edited

Oct 11 2023 12:15PM